Business Studies

Programme of study

If you are looking for a career in business and want to develop skills and understanding that are directly relevant to the business world, then this qualification is for you. The BTEC Technical Award in Enterprise has been designed to accredit a candidate’s achievement in a modern and practical way. The course will help build the skills, knowledge and understanding of enterprises that are needed to continue studying and to start work. You will have the opportunity to explore what it means to set up and run an enterprise, as well as develop key skills and gain an insight into the sector. The skills and experience you will gain are vital to succeed in the business environment, thereby enhancing your employability within the business sector.

How is the course structured & assessed?

he qualification consists of three components that gives learners the opportunity to explore what it means to set up and run a business enterprise, as well as develop key skills and gain an insight into the sector. Two of the units are internally assessed and externally moderated. One of the units is exam based and is externally assessed.

Component 1: Exploring Enterprises (Internally assessed worth 30%)

In this component, you will investigate the different types of enterprise and their ownership, looking at the characteristics of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs with reasons for levels of success. You will understand the importance of having a clear focus on the customer and the importance of meeting their needs whilst developing relevant skills in market research.

Component 2: Planning For and Pitching an Enterprise Activity 

(Internally assessed worth 30%)

In this component, you will have the opportunity to plan how best to set up the chosen enterprise and how to fund it. Learners will individually select an idea for a micro-enterprise activity to plan and pitch. They will individually pitch their business plan for their idea to an audience and then use feedback to review their plan and pitch using their knowledge of business, and demonstrating entrepreneurial characteristics, qualities and skills.

Component 3: Promotion and Finance for Enterprise 

(external assessment worth 40%)

In this component, you will explore the different promotional methods used by enterprises and the factors that influence how enterprises identify and target their market. Learners will explore financial documents and how to use them to monitor and improve the performance of an enterprise in order to make decisions and recommend strategies for success.

What can these qualifications lead to?

On successful completion of this course, you may wish to study the BTEC Level 3 in Business in Sixth Form.

This is the equivalent to one A Level and will further develop and extend knowledge from previous units. Students will also have the opportunity to take on and study new topics within units. On successful completion of the BTEC Level 3 in Business, students are then eligible to apply to university to continue their studies or business related vocations.