Structure and Content 

Year 1 

Unit 1 – Exploring Business (coursework)
Unit 3 – Personal and Business Finance (exam)

Year 2

Unit 2 – Developing a Marketing Campaign (controlled assessment)
Unit 8 – Recruitment and Selection (coursework)

Assessment 

Two internal units, two external units (exam and controlled assessment).

YEAR 12 STRUCTURE AND CONTENT

Unit 1 – Exploring Business (coursework)
Unit 2 – Developing a Marketing Campaign (controlled assessment)
Unit 4 – Managing an Event (coursework)
Unit 23 – The English Legal System (coursework)

YEAR 13 STRUCTURE AND CONTENT

Unit 5 – International Business (coursework)
Unit 6 – Principles of Management (controlled assessment)
Unit 8 – Recruitment and selection (coursework)
Unit 3 – Personal and Business Finance (exam)

Assessment

Five internal units, three external units (exam and controlled assessments).

Undergraduate degree options

The BTEC Level 3 Business is a course that, when chosen with a good combination of subjects, can open many doors. Most employers and universities want assurance that potential candidates are able to contextualise information and apply knowledge and theory. The vocational aspect of the course lends itself to practical application where each unit is contextualised into current business scenarios, allowing students to develop their ‘real’ knowledge of business. Many students go on to university, whereas others use their grades to go onto an apprenticeship scheme and enter employment in the business sector.

Possible Career Options

A-LEVEL ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS

VOCATIONAL COURSE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS