BTEC Business Studies

Applications open: 20 November 2026

Application deadline: 12th February 2027 (Late applications continue to be acknowledged until results day)

Entry Requirements: - 5 x GCSEs Grade 4-9 including English. Maths desirable. Please see individual courses for subject entry requirements. Please visit our website for more information https://www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/830/welcome

Subject Choices: - You will need to select a minimum of 3 subjects to study and these can be a mixture of A Levels and BTECs with SEFA addition to your full time studies.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

The BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for a range of roles in organisations within the business sector including administration, finance/accounts, marketing, management, human resources and law.

Year 12

Unit 1 - Exploring Business (Assessment: 3 internal assignments) In this introductory unit, learners study the purposes of different businesses, their structure, the effect of the external environment, and how they need to be dynamic and innovative to survive.

Unit 2 - Developing a Marketing Campaign (Assessment: 3-hour practical controlled assessment) Learners will gain skills relating to, and an understanding of, how a marketing campaign is developed.

Year 13

Unit 3 - Personal and Business Finance (Assessment: 2 hour written examination) Learners study the purpose and importance of personal and business finance. They will develop the skills and knowledge needed to understand, analyse and prepare financial information.

Unit 8 - Recruitment and Selection Process (Assessment: 2 internal assignments) Learners explore how the recruitment process is carried out in a business. The unit gives learners the opportunity to participate in selection interviews and review their performance. *(Optional Unit – Subject to Change)

How the course is assessed

The course is split into four units for the Pearson exam board.

Core Units

• Unit 1: Exploring Business (Coursework assignment)

• Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign (Controlled assessment)

• Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance (External written exam)

• *Unit 8: Recruitment and Selection Process (Coursework assignment)

1 x Exam

1 x Controlled Assessment

1 x Assignment

Grade 4-9 in English & Maths. (If taken) grade 4-9 GCSE in Business

This qualification supports entry to a range of business and enterprise associated higher education courses, such as management, finance, entrepreneurship, economics etc, when taken alongside other qualifications and is confirmed by the specific support of a number of universities. In addition, the qualification carries UCAS points.