Business and Law BTEC
BTEC
In Cheadle Hulme
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BTEC
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Location
Cheadle hulme
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Government funding available
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About this course
At least 4 GCSEs at grade C or above (including English Language or Maths) OR a MERIT at BTEC First (Intermediate) Level plus 1 other GCSE at grade C.
A willingness to collect, organise and interpret information to produce a portfolio of work.
The ability to work independently and to meet deadlines.
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Course programme
Business and Law
BUSINESS and LAW
BTEC National Diploma (Edexcel)
Campus: Cheadle and Marple
(31.07.09)
Course outline
It is a vocational broad based qualification that provides knowledge and understanding of this vocational area. You will examine how the different parts of businesses work and what factors influence their decisions and activities plus aspects of business law and the law making process. Students study 18 units over the two year course.
Year One:
In the first year you will study for the BTEC National Award which is equivalent to 1 A level. This includes 4 Core Units and 3 Specialist Vocational Units . The Core Units cover Business Activity, Business Resources, Marketing and Communication.
You will also study 2 Core Units of Law covering Aspects of Contract and Business Law and Aspects of Civil Liability for Business.
Year Two:
In the second year you then study to achieve a BTEC National Diploma equivalent to 3 A levels. This involves 7 Specialist Business Units . The Specialist Units cover Health and Safety, Ethics, Finance and Business Enterprise. Plus a further 2 Core Units of Law , Understanding Aspects of the Legal System and Law-Making Process and Aspects of Criminal Law Relating to Business.
Students take the course because they are interested in and want to learn more about:
current business practice and how businesses make decisions
functions of business organisations such as finance, marketing, operations management
the legal system and how it relates to business
Most importantly because you enjoy coursework assessment as opposed to exam based assessment.
Special entry requirements
At least 4 GCSEs at grade C or above (including English Language or Maths) OR a MERIT at BTEC First (Intermediate) Level plus 1 other GCSE at grade C.
A willingness to collect, organise and interpret information to produce a portfolio of work.
The ability to work independently and to meet deadlines.
How you will learn
Well-qualified, highly experienced and enthusiastic Business Studies tutors and Law tutors will teach you. You will learn through a wide range of learning activities including class discussions, group presentations, business role-play, business visits, work experience and individual research. This will be complemented by one-to-one tutorials to support coursework assessment.
How you will be assessed
All assessment is coursework based. Students produce a portfolio of work that is internally and externally assessed. The coursework is based on using information collected through the research of business organisations. Students are also expected to undertake work experience (some of which can be arranged in EU nations).
Anyone at any age can take BTEC National Business and Law as long as the appropriate entry-level qualifications are reached. It is particularly suitable for students that have studied vocational courses at school.
Other complementary subjects
For students with a higher than average point score there may be the possibility to pick up a further AS such as Economics, European Studies, IT, Politics, Psychology, Sociology or Media Studies.
What you can do after this course
BTEC National Business and Law sufficiently prepares you for further study in the subject at higher education or for a career in any area of business.
Other useful information
For further information please contact Anna Handford (Head of Subject Vocational Business).
Business and Law BTEC