Business (L3)

(Available as equivalent to either 1 or 2 A Levels)

Deepen your critical understanding of business organisations and the markets they serve. Business behaviour is studied from the perspectives of a range of stakeholders, including customers, employees, shareholders, the Government and the local community. Students will study business start-ups, financial planning, people and operations management, marketing, business strategy and the business environment.

What skills will I develop?

You will develop analysis and critical evaluation skills to enable you to explore how business theory can be applied to different organisations. You will develop your research skills, using books, journals, newspapers and the internet. You will then use this research to support your analyses in essays and written reports, improving your academic-writing skills and preparing you for study at university.

Covering a wide range of topics and developing a wide range of skills, the course is designed to make you more attractive to employers. You will be required to apply what you learn in class to different business situations. Consequently, you will be better prepared to deal with real-life workplace situations. 

What topics will I study?

This course is available as both an Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A level) and Certificate (equivalent to 2 A levels). Topics for both options are outlined below:

BTEC Extended Certificate in Business:

• Unit 1: Exploring Business
• Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign (exam)
• Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance (exam)
• Unit 8: Recruitment and Selection Process

BTEC Diploma in Business:

• Unit 4: Managing an Event
• Unit 5: International Business
• Unit 6: Principles of Management (exam)
• Option (This could include Accounting, Branding, Enterprise, etc. Options available will depend on staff availability in a given year)

Where does the course lead?

Students who have successfully completed the course may go on to study Business Management, Marketing, or Accounting at University, or gain a business-related apprenticeship or full-time employment.