Business Studies KS4
The BTEC course is coursework-based, which means there are no exams. Instead pupils are assessed by completing projects and assignments throughout the two years. These projects and assignments are based on realistic workplace situations and they introduce pupils to business practice in employment situations. The courses offered provide pupils with an excellent basis from which to go on to study other work-related qualifications at more advanced levels.
Following a BTEC programme is an exciting and different way to study! It gives students the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding that will be needed in the world of work.
How is the course different?
BTEC’s are very different from GCSE’s; a BTEC puts the student in charge of their own learning.
BTEC First Awards are work related. This means all the topics covered relate to skills and knowledge needed in the workplace.
They are practical. Students will learn how to apply their knowledge, both on their own and as a member of a team, in order to develop their skills and abilities.
There are no exams. Instead, students complete assignments set by the teacher. These will be set throughout the two years. Assignments might require a written piece of work, a presentation or participation in an activity. Each assignment will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Students will be encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning. This helps students to develop the skills to be mature and independent at work. Students will be expected to be keen and interested enough to work hard! They will also be expected to become more self-reliant and better organised as the course progresses. The BTEC First Extended Certificate is equivalent to two GCSE grades at A*-C. Topics studied will include:
- Business Purposes
- Business Organisation
- Financial Forecasting
- Business Communication though documentation
- Training and Employment in business
Students regularly use computers to word process, interrogate databases, and use internet to research and analyse information.
Teaching and learning is developed by using a number of different classroom strategies, students are encouraged to develop evaluative, analytical and research skills using case studies, the internet, classroom presentations, project work and role plays.
For more information can be found here.
