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choice university!” have helped me secure my first many good opportunities that “The college has given me so Details of all BTEC courses are accurate at time of print. However, some of these courses at Level 3 may be subject to change prior to August 2017 in terms of course title, content and assessment methodology. These changes will be communicated via our website once they have been finalised by the awarding bodies.

Business AT HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE The Business and Economics Department is one of the most popular departments in the college, with 16 members of staff and the choice of 8 courses including Business and Economics.

Business makes things happen and affects every part of our lives. Businesses can be small one-person enterprises, such as a nail technician or a window cleaner, or dynamic multi-million pound global giants such as Sony, Pepsi or Apple.

As a Business student you will be given the chance to attend talks by some of the world’s leading entrepreneurs, including Theo Paphitis from Dragon’s Den. The department also offers regular study trips to financial institutions such as the Yorkshire Building Society, and to further afield locations including Manchester, London and Brussels.

Lessons take place in the college’s high quality business suites which have substantial ICT facilities and other resources to support learning.

We offer BTEC courses at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3, as well as A Levels in Business and Economics.

Level 3 Courses

A Level equivalent (after 2 yrs of study)

A Level Business

1 A Level

A Level Economics

1 A Level

BTEC L3 Certificate/Extended Certificate in Business

1 A Level

Financial Studies (T.B.C)

1 A Level

BTEC L3 Extended Certificate/ Diploma in Business

2 A Levels

BTEC L3 Foundation Diploma/ Extended Diploma in Business

3 A Levels

PLEASE NOTE: In 2017, we also hope to offer a course in Financial Studies.

At the time of print, this course has not yet been confirmed. Please speak to a member of staff at one of our open events and/or check the website for up to date information on this course.

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Whatever you choose to do as a career, an understanding of what businesses do and how they function will be important to your success.

The diverse nature of the business world means that the study of business operations is very wide, with many specialist areas. To support this, we offer a range of courses allowing you to gain a broad understanding of how businesses operate or to specialise in a business function such as accounting or economics.

Progression Routes Many of our students choose one of two routes to develop their careers.

Some will choose further study at university, some in a business field, but on a varied range of courses.

Many learners pursue exciting careers in the business world; recent areas of employment include banking, insurance, retail management, accounting, administration and even social work.

callan rodgers School: Royds Hall Community School Studied: L3 Certificate/Extended Certificate in Personal and Business Finance, A Level Mathematics and English Language Destination: Sports Marketing and Finance at Coventry University

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ABOUT the subject

ABOUT the subject

This subject investigates real business situations to gain an understanding of how they operate. This will allow you to make a practical application of business concepts to make decisions in a range of situations. This course will also give you a real insight into the role of the entrepreneur by designing your own business idea. It will also allow you to look at the operations inside a business to generate ideas to improve a business. You will research in to the world outside of the business to gain a complete understanding of the business environment. Research areas might include the impact on a business of health scares, the economy, overseas imports, or competitor actions. Business is a popular subject. Many students are particularly motivated by the subject matter and are planning on taking a business related course at university.

Course content The first year of the course investigates the operations of small and medium size organisations, looking at their plans, goals and strategies. There is a strong focus on the core functions of a business which are marketing, finance, managing people and operations. Within each topic, you will study a range of businesses from the manufacturing and services sectors.

The course is extremely current and has a specific focus on the use of technology to support all business operations.

In the second year of the A Level, there is a lot more focus on the operations of larger and global businesses. Managing larger businesses with more resources is extremely demanding and the focus is on these techniques. It is vital in the second year of study that you develop a good understanding of current affairs, by engaging with rolling news and events in the local, national and

international environment. The work in the second year focuses on developing higher level skills of judgment and evaluation.

Students are encouraged to think at a higher level, to analyse information and data, to evaluate different business issues, to recommend and justify courses of action, always presenting their case and supporting it with appropriate business theory. Both second year modules pick up on themes developed in the first year, but place the focus on problem solving in large organisations and developing the concepts at a much higher level. There will be an element of independent research into an exciting activity based around external influences affecting businesses, to develop your understanding of global issues.

You will need to keep motivated throughout the course and be prepared to work outside of the classroom.

ASSessment A Level Business is assessed via external examinations at the end of the second academic year.

There will be regular internal assessments which are graded to provide feedback on your progress.

There will also be mock examinations to check your progress as you move through the course.

specific entry criteria Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade 4 in GCSE Maths.

The study of Economics aims to give students an understanding and awareness of the basic economic questions and problems facing the UK and the international community.

In this course you will develop an understanding of current economic issues and problems that affect everyday life. You will apply these concepts to a range of situations to explain real world phenomena. You will also assess the market economy and the role of government.

Common areas for discussion will be ‘why are house prices so high?’, ‘can pollution effectively be controlled?’, ‘should governments interfere in markets?’ and ‘how are we affected by other countries?’.

Many students see Economics as good preparation for further study at university, giving opportunities for a variety of interesting and well-paid careers. For others, Economics is a valuable course to complement their main interest in other subjects.

Specific entry criteria Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade 5 in GCSE Maths.

Course content Year 1

Year 2

The first year course consists of two different themes.

In the second year, another two themes are studied. Students are encouraged to think at a higher level to analyse information and data, to evaluate different economic issues, to recommend and justify courses of action, always presenting their case and supporting it with appropriate theory.

Both second year modules pick up on themes developed in the first year, but places the focus on judgement, analysis and evaluation skills.

The first theme is based on Microeconomics. It covers a basic investigation into the economic problem and basic economic principles.

This will include an understanding of how resources are allocated in competitive markets, production and efficiency, government intervention and market failure. Students will study important current topics such as whether the government should encourage private businesses to run schools and hospitals, whether university students should have to pay tuition fees and why the EU won’t allow Sky to have an exclusive contract for Premiership football matches.

The second theme is based on Macroeconomics, which covers various issues such as inflation, unemployment and interest rates, with attention given to government policies on taxation, interest rates and exchange rates.

You will look at how the UK performs and compare this against European and world economies. You will also investigate how the economy works by analysing demand and supply and how firms calculate their costs and profits.

Economics will require students to form judgements on various topical issues such as UK membership of the European Union, migration of labour, how markets can be made more competitive and how the government can best reduce national debt.

Assessment This course is assessed by external examinations at the end of the second academic year. Exam questions will require students to form judgements on a range of complex economic issues.

Regular internal assessments will take place across the academic year, which are graded and provide feedback on your progress. All assessments will require students to answer exam questions similar to those in the final examinations.

BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate in business ABOUT the subject The BTEC Certificate (year one) and Extended Certificate (year two) in Business are practical, work-related courses. Students learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. Students will develop a wide range of skills and an in depth knowledge of how businesses operate.

Studying Business as part of a mixed A Level or vocational programme will give you great insight into businesses in the UK and overseas, into the activities they carry and how they survive and thrive in the business world. It will also give you an appreciation of jobs and work in business to support your development in the next stage of your career/studies.

Course content In the first year, students will be enrolled onto the Level 3 Certificate where they will complete 2 units. This is equivalent to an AS level i.e. half of their full two year course. In your first year, you will study two areas of business marketing and exploring business. If students successfully complete the Certificate they will have the opportunity to progress into the second year where they complete a further two units which will secure them the Extended Certificate in Business.

This is equivalent to 1 full A Level.

In the second year you further develop your knowledge investigating personal and business finding and HR in business.

Furthermore, the course provides an excellent mechanism to enable students to improve and develop advanced skills in literacy, numeracy, oracy, information technology and functional skills, such as working independently, organising their work and folders, and encouraging responsibility for the quality of their work.

ASSessment All units are assessed in three ways.

There is one classroom based task, set and marked by Edexcel/BTEC plus an assignment set and graded by teachers. In the second year, there is one externally set and marked written examination, plus another assignment set and graded by teachers.

An overall grade for each qualification is awarded to all learners who successfully complete all units. Grades awarded are Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*.

specific entry criteria Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and grade 3 in Maths.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate/Diploma in Business ABOUT the subject The BTEC Extended Certificate/ Diploma in Business is a practical business focused course which allows you to link your theory to business practice. Students learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, as well as taking an external assessment and research assessments. Students will develop a wide range of skills and an in depth knowledge of how businesses operate.

In the first year students will be enrolled onto the Level 3 Extended Certificate where they will complete four units.

This is equivalent to one A Level. When students successfully complete the first year, they will progress into the second year where they complete a further four units which will secure them the Level 3 Diploma in Business. This is equivalent to two full A Levels.

Students would normally choose this subject alongside one other A Level course in an unrelated subject.

course content Students cover a wide range of business areas in detail. Broadly, the key areas are marketing, finance, management, running an event, the external and international environment and HR/recruitment and selection.

A central part of your course will be developing skills in research, team work and communications.

Furthermore, the course provides an excellent mechanism to enable students to improve and develop advanced skills in literacy, numeracy, oracy, information technology and functional skills such as working independently, organising their work and folders, and encouraging responsibility for the quality of their work.

Assessment There are three types of assessment on this course. There will be one externally assessed written examination each year, there will be one time controlled classroom task and there will be two internal assignments, which we have checked by BTEC.

specific entry criteria Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and grade 3 in Maths.

Students are also expected to undertake associated study each week. This means that for each unit they may have ‘homework’ to prepare them for the next lesson or be asked to complete an assignment.

Students are also expected to undertake associated study each week. This means that for each unit they may have ‘homework’ to prepare them for the next lesson or be asked to complete an assignment.

BTEC LEVEL 3 foundation diploma/extended diploma in Business ABOUT the subject This is a course for students wanting to gain a wide and comprehensive coverage of business activity. It has a well-proven record of helping students gain employment in many areas of business or progress to higher education, particularly if they wish to study a business related degree.

The BTEC business courses are practical and vocationally related courses, which study current business activity.

Students learn by completing projects, carrying out research and developing assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, current business activities and factors happening in the world around us.

specific entry criteria Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and grade 3 in Maths.

Course content The course is taken over two years. In the first year students will be enrolled onto the L3 Foundation Diploma. This is equivalent to one and a half A Levels.

You will study six units which include Marketing, Finance, Managing Events and Exploring Business, alongside two optional units. In the second year of the course you will study a further seven units including Management and International Business to make up the Extended Diploma. The Extended Diploma in Business is equivalent to three full A Levels.

Furthermore, the course provides an excellent mechanism to enable students to improve and develop advanced skills in literacy, numeracy, oracy, information technology and functional skills such as working independently, organising their work and folders, and encouraging responsibility for the quality of their work.

Students are also expected to undertake associated study each week.

This means that for each unit they may have ‘homework’ to prepare them for the next lesson or to complete an assignment.

the teaching and pastoral teams will guide any student who expresses an interest in work experience.

Work experience and associated study are designed to complement our provision on these courses. Students would normally complete a two week work experience project at the end of the second year. We also encourage work relatedness through trips, visits, visiting speakers and investigations into local and national businesses.

ASSessment Units are internally and externally assessed. There are three different types of assessment on this course.

An overall grade for each qualification is awarded to all learners who successfully complete all units. Grades awarded are Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*. Firstly there will be one written examination in the first year.

Secondly, there will be classroom based assessments which are set and marked

by BTEC Edexcel (one in the first year and two in the second year). Thirdly, there will also be four internally set and marked assignments each year.

BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Business ABOUT the subject This one-year Business course is a popular and highly useful subject. The course has been designed to give students a wide introduction to the business world. Students study a wide range and variety of business activities found in their local community and at a national, European and global level.

The BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate is a nationally recognised qualification which is worth 3 GCSEs. It is designed to provide a specialist, work-related qualification, which prepares the learner for employment and/or to continue their studies in the business area.

Most students who complete this course successfully progress to advanced level study in Business or related areas.

specific entry criteria Standard requirements for Level 2 Extended Certificate.

course content The business world comprises an enormous variety of different careers.

The BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Business aims to provide you with a practical appreciation of what “being in business” entails and will help you to develop the understanding and competency needed when considering entering employment in this sector.

The course is structured to permit you to develop your existing interests, as well as giving you a broad foundation and introduction to new areas in the business sector, such as human resources, business enterprise and law and consumer rights.

Where will this qualification take me?

Following completion of the BTEC Extended Certificate in Business, successful candidates would be able to enter initial employment, at a junior level, in areas such as administration assistance or telesales operations.

They will also have the opportunity to progress on to study a Level 3 qualification.

The BTEC Extended Certificate in Business is made up of twelve units: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Enterprise in the Business World Finance for Business Principles of Marketing Promoting a Brand Principles of Customer Service Sales and Personal Selling Introducing Retail Business Recruitment, Selection and Employment Introducing Law and Consumer Rights Financial Planning and Forecasting Public Sector Business Enhancing the Customer’s Experience

ASSessment Ten of the twelve units will be assessed by internal assignments which are externally checked by the examining board. Two of the units are assessed externally through exams.

The Principles of Marketing unit is an externally assessed written exam and the Finance for Business unit is an online externally assessed exam.

Our students will have the option at the end of the first year to undertake work experience. Although this is not a mandatory requirement of the course,

BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies ABOUT the subject

when there was a slim chance i would be successful, the college took it upon themsevles to make it an absolutely certainty i achieved my full potential.

This is a one-year study programme, designed for students who have achieved a range of E and F grades at GCSE. It aims to support students’ progression onto an intermediate level course. The BTEC Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies is made up of 10 units drawn from vocational areas such as Business, ICT, Customer Service, Science and Career Development.

You will have the opportunity to explore more than one sector and be provided with a flexible and engaging programme of learning.

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To gain a broad understanding of a range of vocational areas and be able to study selected areas in depth To develop skills, knowledge and understanding in Business To have an opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way To follow a programme of study that enables progression to both a BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate and employment To develop key skills that are highly valued by employers and training providers To gain confidence and develop independent learning skills To study a range of subject areas, such as Business, Science, Information Technology and Customer Service.

course content Core Units: Being organised Learners will develop key techniques to help organise their work and priorities and manage their time effectively.

Developing a Personal Progression Plan Learners will develop the skills and behaviours needed to progress to the next stage in their learning, identifying progression opportunities and creating a plan to enable them to get there.

Working with Others Learners will develop skills in communication, teamwork and problem solving that will enable them to work effectively with other people on a given activity.

Researching a topic Learners will develop the skills needed to carry out some outline research into an agreed topic, record their investigation and then present a summary of their findings.

ASSessment The course is assessed through coursework assignment. The units are assessed internally but will be sampled

by Edexcel (the exam board) to check that the marking meets national standards. You will have assignments to complete for each of the 10 units.

specific entry criteria Standard requirements for Level 1.

Sector units will include some of the following: • Carrying out a Scientific Experiment • Creating a Spreadsheet to Solve Problems • Presenting a Business Idea • Keeping Active and Healthy