Business Studies

Sacred Heart High School

02087487600

212 Hammersmith Road, (Entrance Bute Gardens), London, W6 7DG

Course summary

The philosophy of the in BTEC specification is to understand the nature of Business; candidates must actively experience the business environment. This is achieved through a variety of approaches, links with local employers, case studies and research. This qualification provides students with a broad introduction to the business sector and will encourage them to develop skills, knowledge and understanding in realistic business contexts, such as discovering the problems and opportunities faced by local businesses and/or organising an enterprise activity. Throughout this course there are opportunities during the teaching and learning phase to give learners practice in developing employability and transferable skills highly valued by both employers and Universities. Year 12 Curriculum Year 12 Mandatory Units • Exploring Business • Managing an Event • International Business Options to do one other unit from the BTEC specification. For example: • Recruitment and Selection

Entry Requirements

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Requirement	Rule	You
GCSE qualifications	6 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above	—

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As published by the school

At least 6 GCSEs at grade 4 or above; these qualifications must include either English or Mathematics. Candidates will retake whichever of the latter they had not achieved at grade 4 or above on entry.