Business BTEC L3 Extended Certificate
Business, Administration and Law


What will you be working towards?
Code | Business Extended Certificate |
Qualification Type | National Extended Certificate (BTEC) |
Qualification Level | Level 3 |
Course type | Full Time |
Overview
Summary of skills students gain by studying this subject
Students will develop practical skills and theoretical understanding of the world of business and complete projects investigating topics such as; preparing a marketing campaign, managing an event and business finance. During the course students will develop through their group work, IT and presentation skills. Students who study Business will gain an insight into the short, medium and long term running of small to global businesses. Critical thinking of real life examples gives students the skills to understand how businesses operate and compete in various industries.
Details
Potential Topics / Units that will be studied
Students will study a range of key areas in Business these are topics such as Exploring Business where students will learn about the purposes of different businesses, their structure, the effect of the external environment, and how they need to be dynamic and innovative to survive.
Other units covered are Marketing, Finance and Recruitment in the business world.
How will it be delivered?
Assessment
The Extended Certificate qualification is assessed through 58% examination consisting of two external exams. (One exam is sat per year.) The non- examined assessment (coursework element) is marked by the teacher and is worth 42% of the final grade.
Entry requirements
Additional Course Entry Requirements
Previous Business knowledge is useful, but not essential.
Your next steps...
Progression and career opportunities
This course is all about preparing you for employment and/or entry to university. Future careers include accounting, banking, insurance, human resources, marketing and sales. Business is a broad subject that can mix with a combination of any other vocational or academic courses.