Business Studies
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
Course summary
Year 12. Unit 1 – Exploring business Unit 2 – Developing a marketing campaign Unit 3 – Personal and business finance Year 13. Unit 4 – Managing an event Unit 5 – International business Unit 6 – Principles of management One optional unit for the Diploma or 3 optional units for the Extended Diploma. LEARNING AND SKILLS: Employability skills • Cognitive and problem-solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, 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. Knowledge and skills for higher education • The ability to learn independently • The ability to research actively and methodically • To be able to give presentations and be active group members. 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 which learners can develop the knowledge and skills required for particular degree courses, including: • Effective writing • Analytical skills • Creative development • Preparation for assessment methods used in degrees
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Business | Grade L2M in Business | — |
Business | Grade L2D in Business | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
Business BTEC level 2 Diploma at distinction or merit with recommendation 4 or above in English 4 or above in math's Double Award = 8 Units Triple Award = 13 Units
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Assessment
Unit 1 – Exploring Business Coursework 12.5% (Year 12) Unit 2 – Developing a Marketing Campaign Controlled assessment 12.5% (Year 12) Unit 3 – Personal and Business Finance Unit 3 – Personal and Business Finance Exam 16.7% (Year 12) Unit 8 – Recruitment and Selection Process Coursework 8.3% (Year 12) Unit 4 – Managing an Event Coursework 12.5% (Year 13) Unit 5 – International Business Coursework 12.5% (Year 13) Unit 6 – Principles of Management Controlled assessment 16.7% (Year 13) Second optional unit Coursework 8.3% (Year 13)
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