Business BTEC

Business is a practical and engaging qualification that helps you understand how businesses operate in the real world. You will explore how organisations are structured, how they attract and retain customers, how they recruit and manage employees, and how they make financial decisions. You will also examine the factors that influence business success and how organisations respond to changes in the economy, technology and customer needs.

Through studying business, you will develop a range of transferable skills valued by universities and employers. These include problem solving, decision making, research, communication, teamwork and analytical thinking. You will also strengthen your numerical skills through working with financial information, business data and performance measures.

The course combines classroom learning with practical business scenarios and real-life case studies, helping you to apply your knowledge to realistic business situations. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A level and can support progression to higher education courses. Studying business can lead to a wide range of career opportunities including marketing, human resources, finance, accounting, management, law, entrepreneurship, retail, sales and customer service.

You will need a GCSE grade 5 in English and a grade 5 in maths.