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BTEC Business
(BTEC Level 3 Diploma)
For Sixth Formers intent upon starting their own
business or entering business management careers in
marketing, finance, manufacturing, human resources
or general management.
Overview
BTEC Business is a qualification equivalent to two
A levels. It is well respected by both universities and
employers alike. You will study 12 units over the
course of two years and be assessed entirely through
coursework, receiving close support and guidance
from your tutors. If you are the type of pupil who is
capable of working at an advanced level but feel that
you are more likely to achieve your full potential
through assignments, rather than timed examinations,
then BTEC Business may be of interest to you. This
qualification keeps your career options open to the
vast range of careers in business and can introduce
you to some careers you may not have previously
considered, such as sports marketing, events
management or starting a business.
Approach
BTEC pupils are encouraged to develop their research
skills, personal business interest and initiative. After
an introduction to each assignment by the tutor,
pupils are able to work at their own pace, consulting
with the tutor step by step. Much use is made of
computers and internet research as well as
newspapers and textbooks. Targets and guidelines
will help you to plan and manage your work
effectively.
The two year course incorporates three weeks of
work experience; two weeks in year one and one
week in year two. We will work with you to select
placements which are relevant to your particular
interests, give you the opportunity to gather
information for your assignments and allow you
to try out possible career options. Visits to local
businesses will also be a feature of the course.
BTEC Business is assessed exclusively through
coursework and is equivalent to two A levels. Each
of your assignments will be marked by one of your
tutors. The pass grades for each unit are Pass, Merit
and Distinction and the overall pass grades for the
qualification range from:
D*D* (equivalent to A*A* at A level) to
PP (equivalent to EE at A level).
UCAS points are awarded accordingly.
The BTEC is a pupil-centred, research based
qualification consisting of individual pupil
assignments. The Business Studies A level course
is more textbook based, with greater emphasis
on teaching from the front of the class. Both
qualifications provide an exciting insight into the
business world.
Course outline
The course specification and unit details can be
found on the Edexcel website at:
www.edexcel.com
Twelve units need to be completed to gain the BTEC
Business Diploma (two A level equivalent).
The first four units listed below are mandatory.
The Business Environment gives pupils the
fundamental knowledge of a range of business
organisations, and the many factors that shape the
nature of organisations operating in an increasingly
complex business world.
Business Resources develops pupil knowledge of
the range of human, physical, technological and
financial resources required in an organisation, and
how the management of these resources can impact
on business performance.
Introduction to Marketing gives an understanding
of how marketing, research and planning and the
marketing mix are used by all organisations.
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Millfield Sixth Form Courses 2014-2015