TPS Business BTEC

Course Overview

The BTEC National Diploma in Business gives you the opportunity to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the business sector and that are required for further or higher education. It is a double award qualification equivalent to 2 A Levels. You will study specific topics including marketing, international business, management and finance and will complete eight units throughout the course. You will develop a number of transferable skills, including the ability to work independently, to undertake methodical research and to work effectively in a group.

Course Content

The units covered will be as follows:

• Exploring Business

• Developing a Marketing Campaign

• Personal and Business Finance

• Managing an Event

• International Business

• Principles of Management

• Recruitment and Selection Process

• Market Research

Personal and Business Finance is assessed by written exam, two units are assessed by carrying out a task under supervision, and the other five units are assessed by the completion of assignments.

This qualification can lead on to a number of university courses, higher level apprenticeships or directly into employment. Areas of employment could include marketing, events management, human resources, administration and finance.

Course Entry Requirements

Standard entry requirements apply

Course Specification

Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business

Pearson L3 Business BTEC Double Award Specification Link 

Homework

At A Level, students are expected to complete a minimum of  5 hours of study a week on top of their allocated lesson time