BTEC Business

Applications Open - 12 November 2025

Applications Close - 12 April 2026

Entry Requirements - All entry requirements can be found in our course directory here.

How to Apply - To apply for Post-16 at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, please follow the link to Applicca, our admissions registration form: https://sgla.applicaa.com/inyear

BTEC Business is for learners interested in gaining an in depth understanding of the operations and structures of businesses. The course will equip students with the skills needed to either start their working life or continue to study at university. During the course, students investigate businesses in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Students complete external assessment (exams) in year 12; creating a marketing campaign for unit 2, and responding to challenging financial questions in Unit 3. During year 13, students complete two teacher assessed units, giving students the opportunity to get creative in various assignment tasks that outline business planning, operations and management theory (Unit 1), and finally planning and undertaking a recruitment simulation (Unit 8). Students on the BTEC course are expected to bring a sound team ethic to the classroom and an enthusiasm for enterprise.

Extended Certificate (Single)

• Exploring Business
• Developing a Marketing Campaign
• Personal and Business Finance
• 1 Optional unit.

Written examination and coursework

• 5+ GCSE 9-4 grades
• Grade 4 in Mathematics
• Grade 4 in English Language

This course will prepare you for an Undergraduate degree course at University.

Careers could include:

• Business Management
• Accounting
• Finance
• Retail management
• Banking
• Project Management