This document provides information about the BTEC Business course. It summarizes that the course provides a practical introduction to business topics and models through coursework and an exam. Students study finance and financial statements. The main difference between the BTEC and GCSE is that the BTEC has a mixture of coursework and an on-screen exam, allowing more time for research and writing assignments. The course may suit those interested in business or entrepreneurship who prefer tasks broken into steps and conducting research. It can lead to further business qualifications and degrees. The course consists of three coursework units and one exam, with re-take options.

1. BTEC Business

2. Why should
you take THIS
course?
This qualification provides an engaging, practical and relevant
introduction to the world of business. It encourages you to explore
the range of business types and understand the factors that
influence success through analysing business models.
You will study finance and analyse key financial statements (for
example, income statements and statements of financial position),
reviewing their importance in the successful financial management
of a business.
The BTEC business course involves studying many of the same topics
as GCSE business, however, the MAIN DIFFERNECE is how the topics
are studies.
Within the BTEC course there is a mixture of course work and
examination elements. Students are able to take more time in
building research skills and writing comprehensive analytical and
evaluative coursework pieces which are broken down into smaller
tasks. The examination is also an on-screen assessment based on
the finance unit. There is less pressure in writing detailed
examination answers under timed conditions.

3. Who might this course suit?
Interest in business news and the current economic climate
Have entrepreneurial ambitions
Prefer having tasks broken down into smaller steps
Enjoy conducting research on businesses
Prefer Word processed and PowerPoint assignments
Like to have the option of retaking an exam to improve marks
Then business BTEC Course is for
you!

4. Where does Business BTEC lead?
• BTEC National Level in Business
• Business degrees:
• Business, businesses management,
accountancy, Human resource
management, marketing, business
psychology, administration,
transport, hospitality, leisure and
tourism.
• Business apprenticeships
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Students taking the BTEC and
GCSE can take the same
business related higher
education journey

5. How is this course
assessed?
One exam :
• On screen assessment
• 25% of final grade
• Re-sit options available
Exam Board : Pearson
Edexcel
Three coursework assignments :
• Generally coursework is Word processed
• However, evidence for assessment can be
generated through a range of activities,
including written work, practical performance
and verbal presentations.
• After submission date an opportunity for
amendments is provided
Grades awarded explained above

6. What is
covered

7. What is covered
Unit 1
Coursework
Unit 2 -
Exam
Unit 3
Coursework

8. Frequently
Asked
Questions
GCSE Vs BTEC
• Topics studies are the same however, how the theory is implemented into
assessment is very different. GCSE has more focus on written and
numeracy skills being applied under examination conditions.
• BTECS have the mixture of 3 coursework tasks and one examination (which
can be re-taken) information is applied in a variety of ways in coursework
assessments for example, word processed, PowerPoint presentation or
verbal presentation. All course work units have the opportunity for
improvements.
ASSESSMENT:
• GCSE requires strong written literacy skills and the ability to learn large
amounts of theory
• BTEC allows for theory to be broken down into written coursework tasks
SKILLS:
• GCSE both exams sat at the end of year 11 – no retake option
• BTEC on-screen computer assessment – with the opportunity to retake
EXAMS:
• Both courses are the equal to ONE GCSE grade
• GCSEs are graded 1-9
• BTECs are grades, pass, merit and distinction
GRADES: