COURSES

BTEC Business
(BTEC Level 3 Diploma)
Business Communication shows how the collection
and management of business information, and the
successful communication of that information
throughout a business, is critical for the future
prosperity of the organisation.
A further eight option units should also be chosen:
Business Accounting enables pupils to understand
the purpose of accounting and the associated
processes and its role in the managing of a business.
Pupils will develop the skills and knowledge needed
to understand financial information.
Creative Product Promotion gives an opportunity
to learn about the promotional mix, and the related
topics of buyer behaviour and branding, before going
on to design their own small-scale promotional
campaign.
Starting a Small Business enables pupils to
understand the skills needed to set up and run a
business, and the regulations that need to be
complied with. Pupils will also have the opportunity
to prepare a detailed business plan.
Understanding Business Ethics introduces the
concept of business ethics and examines its
application to the conduct of individuals in
organisations and to the conduct of the
organisation as a whole.
Business and the Economics Environment
considers the interaction between the general
economic environment and business activity and
how the interactions generate national wellbeing.
Pupils will study how government activities regulate
and influence business activities and how business
activities influence government action and policy.
Market Research in Business enables pupils to
develop an understanding of the fundamental
concepts that underpin why businesses collect data
about their market, how they collect and interpret
it and how it can be used to support marketing
decisions.
Recruitment and Selection in Business introduces
pupils to recruitment and the importance of
ensuring that the best people are selected to work
in organisations. Pupils will study selection and
recruitment techniques and will set up, and take
part in, a selection interview.
Aspects of Employment Law introduces pupils to
employment law as it applies to businesses. Pupils
will do this through application of the law to
employment situations and will consider the
meaning and effect of contracts of employment.
Managing a Business Event develops skills in
and knowledge of organising and co-ordinating a
business event. Pupils will do this through planning,
implementation and follow-up activities involved in
running a business event.
Further information
The recommended minimum entry requirement for
BTEC Business is at least four GCSE passes at C or
above.
For further information, please contact:
Head of Business, Computing and IT, Mr N E Williams,
new@millfieldschool.com
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