Embedded Files
BTEC International Level 3 in Business at ICS
BTEC International Level 3 in Business at ICS
As a student in our BTEC International Level 3 Business program, you'll experience hands-on learning tailored to real-world industry demands. You will engage with current Business Management Theory through a range of practical exercises, simulations and real world business projects to support you to develop the critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork skills that are so important in the workplace today. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to 'practice your skills in the real world' as you complete the 60 hour work placement that is an integral part of the BTEC International Business Program at ICS.
The BTEC International Level 3 Business course is right for you if:
You prefer a more practical way of learning.
You have developed a special interest in Business including Business Management, Marketing, Startup Enterprise or Accounting.
You are an independent and active learner.
You prefer coursework to examinations.
You want to be prepared:
for further university study in the field of business,
to work in an existing business, or
to run your own business.
BTEC International Level 3 in Business - Overview
BTEC International Level 3 in Business - Overview
BTEC Business is a dynamic and practical programme designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for success in the world of business. Through a hands-on approach, students explore key concepts such as marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and management, gaining valuable insights into real-world business operations. With a focus on practical application and vocational readiness, BTEC Business prepares students for a variety of career paths in business and entrepreneurship.
The BTEC course covers the key areas of Business Management, including Business Organisations, Strategy and Decision Making, Finance, and Marketing alongside more the more practical applications of Pitching for New Business and Structured Workplace Learning. At the conclusion of two years of study in the BTEC International Level 3 in Business at ICS, successful students will be eligible to be awarded the BTEC International Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business. This qualification is equivalent to 1 International Advanced (A) Level + 1 International Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level and can be studied alongside IB and ICS subjects as part of the IB Career Related Program or the ICS high School Diploma.
The course has been designed to cater for the unique needs of students at ICS by allowing for flexible entry and exit points to ensure that all students in Grades 11 and 12 have a viable pathway to a BTEC International Level 3 Qualification in Business as part of our Career Related Program and ICS Diploma pathways. The units of study and qualification exit points are outlined below:
Graduation Pathways
Graduation Pathways
Students who are complete the BTEC International Level 3 Business Course are eligible to recieve the following recognition in the Under the ICS Graduation Pathways:
ICS High School Diploma
ICS High School Diploma
Group 3: Individuals & Societies OR Optional Electives: 4 Credits
Group 5: Mathematics: 1Credit
IB Career Related Program
IB Career Related Program
Career Related Study (CRS)
To meet the CRS requirements, students must meet the requirements for the the Subsidiary or Foundation Diploma Qualifications.
Course Structure
Course Structure
Unit of Study
Unit of Study
Timeframe
Qualification Exit Point
YEAR 1
Unit 1: Exploring Business
Learners study the purposes, features, structures and operating environments of business organisations, and examine the link between innovation and business survival.
August - November
Unit 2: Research & Plan a Marketing Campaign
Learners develop an understanding of how marketing research is conducted in order to plan a marketing campaign.
November - April
BTEC International Level 3 Certificate in Business
Unit 23: Work Experience in Business
Learners study the benefits of work experience in business. They reflect on their practical workplace skills by completing forty hours of appropriate work experience.
February
Unit 3: Business Finance (Part 1)
Learners develop the skills and knowledge required to analyse and interpret financial data, enabling them to assess the financial health of a business and suggest how its performance can be improved.
April - June
YEAR 2
Unit 3: Business Finance (Part 2)
Learners develop the skills and knowledge required to analyse and interpret financial data, enabling them to assess the financial health of a business and suggest how its performance can be improved.
August - September
Unit 19: Pitching for New Business
Learners study the practical skills and acquire the knowledge needed to undertake the necessary preparation and steps to set up and pitch for funding for a micro-business.
September - December
BTEC International Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Business
Unit 7: Business Decision Making
Learners use their knowledge and understanding of business concepts and processes from the mandatory content to formulate business decisions and solutions.
December - May
BTEC International Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business
Learning Hours
Learning Hours
The BTEC International Level 3 Business Course at ICS has been designed to be delivered over 6 lessons per week for a period of two years. This is the equivalent of 7 hours of supervised learning time per week. Students are also expected to arrange and complete a 40 hour work placement in a relevant business during the scheduled work placement / internship week in February of in smaller blocks between January and March of the first year of the course.
Teaching & Learning Resources
Teaching & Learning Resources
The following Teaching & Learning Resources will be provided to students to support learning in the BTEC International Level 3 in Business at ICS Addis Ababa:
Course Specification
Course Specification
btecint-bus-spec (1).pdfPage updated
Report abuse