BTEC First Award in Business
Head of Department: Mr M Ollerton
1. Would you like to manage or run your own business?
2. Are you looking for a Level 2 course, equivalent to GCSE pass grades?
This exciting qualification provides opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.
Studying business will also help you develop skills in: IT; numeracy & literacy; research; confidence; and work skills.
Why you should chose the First Award:
* Equivalent to 1 GCSE grade
* Assessed by coursework and written exam
BTEC qualifications are recognised by employers and education institutions and provides a progression route to more advanced qualifications eg BTEC Nationals or A-levels.
We will study:
* Enterprise in the Business World - come up with a business plan
* Business Finance - can you control profits and cash flow?
* Promoting a Brand - advertising, brands and slogans
* Retail Marketing - websites, e-tailing and social media
Additional Information:
Learning is achieved through a variety of methods such as:
* group-work; discussions; presentations;
* lectures; debates; case studies; projects
and in-class activities;
* use of company materials and products; company reports; company web sites;
* educational visits and guest speakers from industry.
For further information:
Please contact the Head of Department, Mr M.J.Ollerton, on (01379) 642424 ext.263 or email [email protected]
Please note, the government are amending Business Courses at the moment, and so we may need to adapt the precise curriculum as required.
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