Business (BTEC Level 3)
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Blocks
1
Level
Vocational
Course Length
2 Years
Timetable
Full Time
Key Skills:
Reasons to study Business (BTEC Level 3)
Build on any knowledge you already have of business, marketing and management. Discover more about how real businesses operate and react to change. Enhance your practical skills by running your own mini enterprise. Enjoy theory-based lessons, problem solving, independent research and working in teams.
What you will study
Certificate - 1 Block option
Exploring Business, Developing a Marketing Campaign, Personal & Business Finance, Recruitment & Selection
Diploma - 3 Block option
Introduction to Business, Finance and Accounts, Marketing, Human Resources, Event Management, International Business and many more.
What you will need
You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements for your chosen pathway.
Good time management, the ability to complete coursework independently, meet deadlines, and undertake research
Independent thinking and teamwork skills
Proven interest in Business
How you will be assessed
Certificate Year 1:
1 x Exam - Developing a Marketing Campaign
1 x Coursework - Exploring Business
Extended Certificate Year 2:
1 x Exam - Personal & Business Finance
1 x Coursework - Recruitment & Selection
Foundation Diploma Year 1:
1 x Exam - Personal & Business Finance
1 x Controlled assessment - Developing a Marketing Campaign
Coursework units including: Customer Service, Exploring Business, Recruitment & Selection, and Creative Productive Promotion.
Extended Diploma Year 2:
2 x Exam - Principles of Management, Business Decision Making
Coursework units including: Event Management, Team Building, International Business, Pitching for a Small Business, and Retail.
Priestley extra
Business trips including; Manchester Metropolitan University, Edge Hill University, Ernst & Young and Amazon.
Residential Business trips including; Dubai and Barcelona.
Guest speakers from Primark, The Bank of England, CapGemini.
Conferences and simulations.
Opportunities to demonstrate innovation, leadership and teambuilding skills.
Progression
Completing a BTEC qualification in Business opens up a wealth of progression routes, equipping you with the practical expertise required to succeed in higher education, secure an advanced apprenticeship, or enter direct employment.
For those with an entrepreneurial spirit, it also provides the foundational knowledge needed to successfully launch a new business. The career opportunities stemming from this qualification are vast, paving the way for roles in marketing, human resources, financial management, retail leadership, and event planning, among many others.
How to Apply
Demand for places at Priestley College has been exceptionally high in recent years. We recommend you apply for your place early to avoid disappointment.Â
Study Programme
A-Level and Vocational (Level 3) students are expected to follow a full study programme of three plus one AS-Level courses/equivalents. Your study programme can, however, include a Specialism as one of your choices.