BTEC Business Extended Certificate
Course summary
This qualification is equivalent to 1 A Level. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business is designed to be substantive part of a 16–19 study programme for learners who want a strong core of sector study. Students may study another level 3 vocational subject or A Levels to support progression to higher education courses. This qualification can also be used to progress to Higher Apprenticeships. What you will study: You will study 8 units of which 6 are mandatory and 2 are chosen with 3 being externally assessed. The mandatory units are: Exploring Business, Developing a Marketing Campaign, Personal and Business Finance, Managing an Event, International Business, and Principles of Management. Learners will have the opportunity to choose two units from a selection of options to supplement the mandatory units which reflect the key topics in business: marketing, business environments, international business, management, finance. Skills you will gain: Learners practice in developing employability skills in the following three main categories: cognitive and problem-solving skills, intrapersonal skills and interpersonal skills. BTEC National Diploma also provides a vocational context in which learners can develop the knowledge and skills required for degree courses, including effective writing, analytical skills, creative development and preparation for assessment methods used in degrees. Career Paths: Investment Banking, Accountant, Government, Advisor, Teaching, Stock Broker, Financial Advisor Business Manager, Administrator Please note: Business supports other subjects such as Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, History & Politics.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL / GCSE / i GCSE / BTEC / National Vocational Qualification / WJEC (Welsh GCSE) / Cambridge National qualifications | 4 cambridge technical / gcse / i gcse / btec / national vocational qualification / wjec (welsh gcse) / cambridge national qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
GCSE English or Maths at 4+ Or L2 Pass Business
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Assessment
The course is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and external examinations. Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction (D), Merit (M), Pass (P), Near Pass (N) and Unclassified (U). The grade of Near Pass is used for externally-assessed units only.
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