Enterprise

Details of the Examination Specification

Enterprise BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate 

What do I need to know or be able to do before taking this course? 

You do not need to have studied Enterprise or Business Studies at GCSE/IGCSE level in order to take a Level 3 course in the subject. It is more important that you have a strong interest in the subject matter and want to learn about enterprise, entrepreneurship and business operation. 

What will I learn on this A Level course? 

Students will have the opportunity to develop employability skills: 

• Cognitive and problem solving skills such as critical thinking 

• Interpersonal skills such as negotiating or working collaboratively 

• Intrapersonal skills such as self-management and adaptability 

Students will also develop transferable knowledge and skills for higher education: 

• The ability to learn independently 

• The ability to research actively and methodically 

• Being able to give presentations and being active group members 

What kind of student is this course suitable for? 

This course is for students who are interested in learning about enterprise and entrepreneurship alongside other courses of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in enterprise related subjects.

Course outline: 

Students complete four units – three of which are mandatory and one optional unit. 

Mandatory units comprise: 

• Enterprise and entrepreneurs 

• Developing a marketing campaign 

• Personal and business finance 

Assessment: 

Two units are externally assessed through a combination of examinations and set tasks. The external assessment makes up 58% of the course. 

Two units are internally assessed, and externally verified, using a variety of coursework tasks. The internal assessment makes up 42% of the course.