JW6 - BTEC Extended Certificate in Business & Enterprise

Applications Open: Thursday 6th November 2025

Applications Close: Tuesday 31st March 2026

Entry Requirements: Please see specific course details.

This is a BTEC course which is the equivalent to one A level.

The 2-year course has 4 units of assessment of which 3 are mandatory and two are external.

You will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector.

Core Component

Exploring Business – Coursework

Developing a Marketing campaign

Personal & Business Finance

Optional Units

Recruitment & selection process

Investigating customer service

Market Research

The English Legal System

Your qualification will help you succeed in your future career, no matter what you decide to do. The principles of business that you will learn on your course underpin every shop, office and organisation in the UK economy – from presenting positive marketing messages and developing effective customer service skills to operating within a legal framework and managing finances

Core Component

Exploring Business – Coursework

Developing a Marketing campaign

Personal & Business Finance

Optional Units

Recruitment & selection process

Investigating customer service

Market Research

The English Legal System

- Exploring Business (Coursework)

- Optional Unit (Coursework)

- Developing a Marketing Campaign (Examination)

- Personal and Business Finance (Examination)

Entry Requirements: Grade 4 in GCSE Business and/or Grade 4 Mathematics

The skills you develop on the course will be valued by employers in every sector. Progression routes could include going to university, higher- level apprenticeships, as well as

occupations such as: Human Resources, Marketing, Operations and Finance.