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Business

The course will qualify you for a wide range of jobs as you will develop transferable skills which can be used in any one of the many businesses on the south coast. Previous students have found employment in areas as diverse as retail, leisure and creative industries, although a growing number are choosing to progress onto the next stage with a Level 3 course. The course is suitable for students considering continuing on to Business at Level 3 BTEC or A level.

TOPICS COVERED

BTEC SINGLE (4 units)

• Introduction to business
• Finance for business
• Enterprise in the business world
• Promoting a brand

Course Essentials

Courses Available

BTEC Level 2 Award in Business

Assessment

75% coursework 25% online assessment

Enquiries To

Simon Waters: sww@varndean.ac.uk

What are the Standard Entry Requirements?

CourseGeneral GCSE Grade minimum entry requirements
IB Diploma or 4 A levelsA mixture of at least 7 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 6 including English, Maths and Science.
3 A LevelsA mixture of at least 6 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4 including English.
A mixed programme at Level 3, to include at least one vocational courseA mixture of at least 5 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4 including English.
Foundation Level (Level 2)At least 4 GCSEs at Grade 3, including English. At least one GCSE should be at Grade 4 or above.
Any student who has not achieved a grade 4 or C in GCSE English and/or Maths must include further study of these subjects in their programme.