BUSINESS (BTEC)
Throughout the two-year course, you will study all elements of business which will provide you with the skills and knowledge to progress into the industry. You will have the opportunity to enhance your business knowledge through a variety of trips and hearing guest speakers. In previous years, this has included businesses such as Deloitte, HSBC and Co-op.
COURSE AT A GLANCE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You must achieve a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent qualifications at grades 4–9. These must include English Language and other supporting subjects. You also need a grade 3 or above in Maths, English Literature and Science.
Extra entry requirements: ideally studied GCSE or BTEC (Level 2) Business. Priority will be given to students with Grade 4 in GCSE Maths.
Please note: entry criteria could be subject to change due to the government's Review of Qualifications Reform programme.
QUALIFICATION TYPE: BTEC National Diploma
EXAM BOARD: Pearson
LENGTH: 2 Years
This course is the equivalent to studying two A Levels.
MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE
WHAT YOU'LL STUDY
You will also develop skills in finance and accountancy, which is a route that many of our learners progress into. In the second year of study, you can apply to be selected onto our Co-op Young Business Leaders placement, a unique and prolonged work experience opportunity at the Co-op’s Angel Square HQ in Manchester.
HOW YOU'LL STUDY
Throughout the course, there are different forms of assessment, including internally assessed coursework (extended writing, presentations, Excel spreadsheets or website design). The course also includes written exams and synoptic assessments to cover finance, marketing and business management.
You will achieve a grade for each individual unit, and they will add together to form your final grade, which is equivalent to two A Levels.
ASSESSMENT
A mix of internal and external exams and synoptic assessments.
CAREERS AND DESTINATIONS
The course provides the perfect foundation to start a career in business or to continue your studies at university in courses such as business management, law, accounting, construction management and marketing. This course is also ideal for progression onto a higher level apprenticeship in accounting, business administration or similar.
WORKING WITH THE CO-OP
Students studying for the BTEC Business (Level 3) will have the opportunity to apply for the Co-op Young Business Leaders Programme for their second year. The course content is the same, but you’ll also complete a paid work experience placement at the Co-op’s Head Office, at 1 Angel Square in Manchester city centre.