BTEC Business

Business employers value employees who are able to communicate effectively both verbally and using electronic communication methods.

BTEC Business Extended Certificate provides opportunities for you to develop your communication skills as you progress through the course. This can be both through presentations and discussions in which they have the opportunity to express their opinions.

Year 12: Learn about personal and business finance, develop a
marketing campaign as you prepare for the external exam and an externally marked portfolio which are completed in Year 12.

Year 13: Explore business and learn to manage an event, as you complete your internally assessed portfolio

You will sit two written examinations, ideally during Year 12. You will prepare four units including a portfolio which is marked externally, the remaining two units of work will complete an internally assessed portfolio.

Relevant job areas include- Advertising and Marketing, PR, Market Researcher, Research Analyst, Recruitment, Banking, Finance, Accountancy, Industry buyer, Retail, Distribution Management, Human Resource Management, Sales, Stockbroker, Systems Analyst.