Business and Enterprise
BTEC
Internal assessment = 60%
Exam = 40%
Outline of Subject
This course will give learners a broad insight into entrepreneurship and the skills, knowledge and attitudes that underpin it, allowing them to decide whether it is a career pathway they would like to pursue, while keeping their options for progression wide open. Using realistic vocational contexts, learners will acquire sector-specific applied knowledge and practices, studying the characteristics of enterprises and entrepreneurs, researching internal and external factors affecting the business.
What will I learn?
| Year | Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
| 10 |
Exploring enterprises - introduction to key topics
Exploring enterprises - internal assessment |
Completion of internal assessment
Entrepreneurship |
Planning and presenting an enterprise idea
Internal assessment |
| 11 | Marketing |
Financial documents
Measuring financial performance |
External assessment |
How will I learn?
The Tech Award combines theory with plenty of practical application. Students will acquire actual knowledge of the sector studying the characteristics of enterprises and entrepreneurs and the world of Business.
Where will it take me?
This subject can lead to further study at level 3 of academic and/or vocational qualifications in Marketing, Accountancy, Business and enterprise, and to apprenticeships.
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