Business Studies

Assessment

•Internally assessed coursework (IC) •Externally assessed coursework (EC) – A task set and marked by the exam board and completed under supervised conditions. Learners will be given a context before a supervised assessment period in order to carry out research. •Written exam set by the exam board (E) Option 1: Edexcel National Diploma in Business Learners must complete the following SIX compulsory units: •Exploring Business (IC) •Develop a marketing campaign (EC) •Personal and business finance – (E) •Managing an event (IC) •International Business (IC) •Principles of management (EC) They will then complete the following TWO option units: •Pitching for a new business (IC) •Cost and management accounting (IC) 45% Exam 55% Internal and external coursework 42% Exam 58% Internal coursework *There is also an Accounting pathway available which requires the first 4 units above but then 6 different units, which are accountancy, based.