BUSINESS STUDIES: BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Examination Board – Edexcel
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COURSE ASSESSMENT |
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The emphasis of this Business Studies course is to give students the knowledge and skills needed for working in an organisation. It is a vocational course divided into six units of study and includes a work placement and extensive use of research and case-study material. There are no external examinations. These units of study are first assessed by the teacher, internally verified and then externally verified by Edexcel. Grades awarded are ‘Pass’, ‘Merit’ or ‘Distinction’.
Year 1 Three Units of Study
• The Business Environment
• Business Resources
• Business Communication
Year 2 Three Units of Study (these may vary from year to year)
• Introduction to Marketing
• Business Accounting
• Managing a Business Event
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ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS |
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Individuals do not need to have studied Business Studies at GCSE to start this course. The main entry qualification is a Grade C or above in English and Maths at GCSE and an interest in business and
current affairs.
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TEACHING/LEARNING STYLES |
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The teaching is varied and includes discussion, investigative work,note-making, case-studies, industry visits, work-placements and television programmes. In addition, individual tutorials are organised
to consolidate work done in class. It is expected that students will keep abreast of current business and current affairs by reading newspapers and periodicals.
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INDEPENDENT STUDY |
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Students are expected to spend 5-8 hours per week on work outside the classroom. This will include reading, researching and writing reports. Students are given guidance to help them develop the skills necessary for these activities. There are no external examinations but there is a strict requirement
for tasks and assignments to be completed by the deadlines issues by the teacher. Failure to hand in work by the deadline can result in failing the unit/course.
An Induction Meeting is held at the beginning of the course for students to learn about the specific requirements of a BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and every student is given a BTEC Student Handbook, which explains how the course is run, appeals procedures and other important topics. All work submitted for a unit assessment must be the student’s own work and a declaration to this effect must be signed.
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