BTEC BUSINESS STUDIES

Exam Board – Pearson Edexcel (Level 2 Award)

What can I expect from this subject?

An aspira9on for many young people is to be self-employed and start their own business. The skills required for this, such as being able to work collabora9vely and crea9vely, solve problems and have awareness of businesses and customers, are also those requested by employers. Pupils will develop these during the course.

The level 2 Business course allows you to get to grips with key aspects of running small businesses with a focus on enterprise and marke9ng. Pupils will gain the right combina9on of knowledge, understanding and skills required for the 21st century.

The final grading of the course is – Dis9nc9on*, Dis9nc9on, Merit, Pass.

You complete three mandatory units:

1. Introduc9on to Business (Assignment, internally assessed, 25%) 2. Finance for Business (Examina9on, externally assessed, 25%) 3. Enterprise in the Business World (Assignment, internally assessed, 25%)

Plus 1 op9onal unit, also internally assessed assignment worth the remaining 25% of the overall grade.

What can I do to prepare for this course?

Having a good understanding of the world we live in is a fantas9c step towards understanding business. Being aware of current affairs, listening to the news on the radio and watching it on TV as well as newspapers will help with business language and concepts.

What will my next steps be?

Pupils will have gained knowledge and prac9cal skills in enterprise and marke9ng that you will be able to apply in other contexts in life outside of academic studies. In academic studies pupils can progress to Alevel or other level 3 qualifica9ons, or on to an appren9ceship or work.