Business Studies

Course summary

"You will study FOUR units each year EIGHT in total. This course is equivalent to TWO A Levels Two pieces will be externally assessed and set by the examining body, One unit takes the form a formal external 1.5 hour Exam and 5 pieces of coursework will be assessed internally. The course is ideally suited to those students whose strengths lie in coursework rather than in formal examinations although there are two examined units. Examples of units covered in Y12 & Y13 Exploring Business Examining a range of businesses, their ownership and organisation Business Resources Focusing on how human and physical resources are managed Developing a Marketing Exploring marketing in organisations Campaign Personal and Business Finance Analysing different types of business information Managing an Event Creating a campaign for a chosen organisation International Business Investigating business internationally Principles of management Explore theories and concepts behind business. The course lasts two years and is demanding in terms of coursework required. The course is equivalent to two A-Levels. A distinction in this BTEC is equivalent to an A grade at A-Level.