Level 3 BTEC Business The Level 3 BTEC Business qualification gives learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the business sector that will prepare them for further study or training. Eight units are studied in total over the two years. Three units are examined externally by exams. The course gives the opportunity for learners 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. The course allows students to develop skills such as: cognitive and problem-solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions and use systems and technology. Intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation. Interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development. The course provides transferable knowledge and skills that prepare learners for progression to university, apprenticeships or work. They develop transferable skills that universities value including: the ability to learn independently, time management, to research actively and methodically as well as being able to give presentations and being active group members. BTEC learners can also benefit from opportunities for deep learning where they are able to make connections among units and select areas of interest for detailed study. The course provides a vocational context in each unit, in which learners can develop knowledge and skills in effective writing, analytical skills and creative development. This course allows students to gain 2, A Level equivalent qualification: grades given as Distinction *, Distinction, Merit and Pass for each year.