Business/BTEC Extended Certificate Business
Why Study the Subject?
Business forms an important backdrop to the world around us. Our subject content enables learners to investigate different types and sizes of organisations in various business sectors and environments, drawing on local, national and global contexts.
You will develop a broad understanding of business and enterprise and be aware of the opportunities and threats of operating in a global marketplace. You will be become familiar with current issues in business and be able to investigate, analyse and evaluate contemporary business issues, whilst recognising how businesses adapt to operate in a dynamic business environment.
You will gain an understanding of the important role played by small businesses in the economy and the opportunities that exist for entrepreneurs, as well as the importance of established businesses and not-for-profit organisations in providing goods and services.
Course Content:
Over the two years you will study four modules; these include the two externally examined units Developing a Marketing Campaign and Personal and Business Finance in the first year before concentrating on the coursework elements Exploring Business and Recruitment and Selection Process.
Developing a Marketing Campaign allows you to see marketing as a dynamic field and how it is integral to a businesses’ success. You will develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the field of marketing.
Personal and Business Finance will given you the ability to manage money which is crucial to both yourself as an individual and to keep businesses out of difficulties. Managing your money will help you achieve future objectives and dreams and ensure business survival.
Exploring businesses will see you study purposes of different businesses, their structure, the effect of the external environment, and how a business must be dynamic and innovative to survive.
Recruitment and Selection Process: employees are the most important resource in most businesses, influencing the success. You will be involved in the recruitment process from planning, advertising, selecting and offering the job to the successful candidate.
Careers/Higher Education Pathways
Both courses are excellent stepping stones into Higher Education and the route to employment. Studying business provides you with the transferable skills of analysing and evaluating data, giving you the confidence to provide judgements. You will have opportunities to work in a team and improve your presentation and research skills; key employability skills to support you in the future.
