Business Studies BTEC

Business Studies BTEC
Level 2

BTEC First Diploma in Business
Duration 1 year
What will I study?
You will study a variety of modules, including: the different job roles that people perform at work and what different businesses do; business finance - the main costs and revenues of businesses and what affects the profit they make; developing advertising and promotions for businesses; making suggestions about improving customer service. You will also learn about the skills and personal attributes you need to succeed in business and how to produce a business plan for a business idea that you have.

Study Visits
A week's work placement in an appropriate business environment. Day trips to businesses such as Manchester Airport.

Cost
No more than £10 per trip.

Assessment
Pass, Merit, and Distinction awards are gained through the production of a coursework portfolio.

Useful supporting courses
Language units in French, German or Spanish are particularly helpful.

A full pass equates to four GCSEs at Grade C or above.