Business Studies

Assessment

The course is 360 Guided Learning Hours which is equivalent in size to an A Level. Students must complete five separate units, three mandatory and two the other two are optional from the criteria given. Two units are externally assessed (E) units and three units are internally assessed as coursework (I C) which will be moderated by the exam board. OCR Technical Extended certificate in Business Learners must complete the following: Three compulsory units: 1. Unit 1 - The business environment (E) 2. Unit 2 - Business decisions (E) 3. Unit 4 - Customers and communication (IC) They will then complete the following TWO option units: 1. Unit 5 – Marketing and Market Research (IC) 2. Unit 17 – Responsible business practices (IC) 50% Exam 50% Internal coursework.