BTEC Level 3 Business

Applications Open: - 7th November 2025

Applications Close: - 31st July 2026

Entry Requirements: - 5 Grades at 5 and above including English and Maths

How to Apply: - We don't accept application on KentChoices - Please apply via Admissions+ using the link below:-

https://wilmingtonacademy.applicaa.com/sixthform

Ever wondered how what you are learning in your lessons applies to the world at large? Business Management will apply your knowledge of business in a global manner.

Through studying IB, students develop key academic and employability skills such as reflection, critical thought and communication. The IB Business Management also develops learner awareness of global business, and how the business environment operates across the world.

Year 12:

Unit 1: Exploring Business

Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign

Year 13

Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance

Unit 8: Recruitment and Selection Process

This course is available to study at different levels: the Certificate from your Year 12 studies can be topped up in Year 13 by studying the Extended Certificate.

Assessment consists of both internally and externally assessed components. Unit 2 and 3 are externally assessed, unit 2 is assignments set by the exam board, which will take place as controlled assessments and then marked externally; unit 3 is taken under exam conditions. All other units are internally assessed through a series of coursework tasks, set over a period of time.

This course is designed to engage learners with the basics of business. Concepts covered include personal finance, marketing and the business environment.

This full course is designed to engage and challenge learners further within the field of business theory. Over the two-year programme, students will build on the content from the certificate as well as developing their understanding of the themes of 'strategy' and 'managing change'.

Assessment consists of both internally and externally assessed components. Unit 2 and 3 are externally assessed, unit 2 is assignments set by the exam board, which will take place as controlled assessments and then marked externally; unit 3 is taken under exam conditions. All other units are internally assessed through a series of coursework tasks, set over a period of time.

Minimum of 5 (9-4) grades in GCSE Examinations

BTEC Business opens up a number of opportunities. The diverse topics covered will ensure that students will develop the necessary skills to go into any business environment and be successful.

Students will be able to go straight into a business environment or look to develop their understanding further by looking at university, either by studying business or targeting a course within a specific field of business to gain that greater depth of knowledge.