Business BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate

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Choosing to study BTEC Level 3 in Business is an excellent option for students who have a keen interest in understanding the world of business.

This two year course aims to prepare students with the knowledge they would need to work in any industry, create their own business or to further their education at university.

Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of different enrichment opportunities such as; national entrepreneurship competitions, chances to visit regional companies to allow for application of knowledge as well as educational visits to prestigious universities to help support students academic progression.

BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS

YEAR 1:

UNIT 1: EXPLORING BUSINESS - This unit will allow you to study the purposes of a different businesses, their structure, the effort of the external environment, and how they need to be dynamic and innovative to survive.

UNIT 2: DEVELOPING A MARKETING CAMPAIGN - Within this unit, you will gain skills relating to, and an understanding of, how a marketing campaign is developed.

YEAR 2:

UNIT 3: PERSONAL AND BUSINESS FINANCE - Here, you will study the purpose and importance of personal and business finance. You will develop the skills and knowledge needed to understand, analyse and prepare financial information.

Unit 8: RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS* - Throughout this unit, you will explore how the recruitment process is carried out in a business. The unit gives you the opportunity to participate in selection interviews and review their performance.

58% Exam, 42% Coursework

Information on course specific and pathway specific entry criteria can be found on our website.

BTEC Business can lead to many exciting destinations including university, higher apprenticeships and employment. Many of our Alumni are now in roles within management, international business, marketing, law and human resources to name just a few.