Business Studies investigates how business works in the national and international environment. To make a business work the team behind its success must have management, accounting, marketing, communication and Information Technology skills. On the BTEC First Diploma in Business, you will study the workings of all the major areas in Business. In addition, you will participate in the Young Enterprise Programme.

Unit 1: Introduction to Business Activity
Unit 2: Exploring Key Business Pressure
Unit 7: Sales & Customer Services
Unit 3: Investigating Financial Control
Unit 9: Starting up a New Business
Unit 5: Employee Contribution to Working Conditions
The course will be assessed both internally and externally through a programme of assignments set and marked by your course tutors. Each unit will be graded using a distinction, merit or pass.
Progression on to a BTEC National Diploma or a variety of AS/A2 courses.
Direct entry into employment within business in a variety of roles such as marketing, accounting, customer services, human resources and administration.
Four GCSEs at grade D (preferably to include English Language)
1 Year
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