Business Studies

BTEC

What will you study?

This course allows you to study the world of business, giving you the opportunity to develop knowledge and technical skills in a practical learning environment. You will examine the roles and responsibilities of setting up a new business and its financial management. You will also develop key skills, such as analysis and review of key financial statements.

This qualification provides an engaging, practical and relevant introduction to the world of business. It encourages you to explore the range of business types and understand the factors that influence success, through analysing business models. It enables you to develop, enhance and apply your research, practical, communication and technical skills through creating and presenting a business plan for a realistic business start-up in your local area. You will study finance and analyse key financial statements (for example, income statements and statements of financial positions).

What units will you study?

You will study three mandatory units, covering key aspects that underpin all business and the development of business models:

Mandatory units

• Unit 1: Introduction to Business
• Unit 2: Finance for Business (External)
• Unit 3: Enterprise in the Business World (Synoptic)

Optional units – learners pick 1

• Unit 4: Promoting a Brand
• Unit 5: Principles of Customer Service
• Unit 6: Recruitment, Selection and Employment

Career possibilities?

The knowledge and skills you will acquire, as outlined above, support progression to a broad range of Level 3 study, whether academic or vocational, for example a BTEC National in Business or a BTEC National in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, A Level Business or A Level Economics.

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