BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Hornchurch. Classes run at Wingletye Lane Campus, full-time during the day. This level 3 BTEC business course runs for 44 weeks and covers the core principles of how businesses operate, from finance and marketing to human resources and enterprise. You'll study through a mix of assignments and projects, building a broad understanding of the business world. The course is aimed at 16 to 18 year olds.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they make decisions.
You'll study marketing principles and how organisations reach their customers.
You'll examine financial planning, budgets, and business performance.
You'll learn about human resources and how people are managed at work.
You'll investigate entrepreneurship and what makes a business idea viable.
You'll develop research and analytical skills through real business scenarios.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Wingletye Lane Campus. Assessment is through coursework and assignments rather than written exams. You'll complete units assessed by your tutor, with some units externally assessed by Pearson Edexcel. Work is submitted throughout the year, so there is no single end-of-year exam to prepare for.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wingletye Lane Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator - supporting day-to-day office operations
Marketing assistant - helping plan and run marketing campaigns
Sales executive - managing customer relationships and hitting targets
HR administrator - supporting recruitment and employee records
Accounts assistant - handling invoices, payments, and financial records
Retail manager - overseeing a store team and hitting sales goals
What you could study next
BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3) - a larger qualification if you want to go deeper before applying to university.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business (Level 4) - a higher education qualification for those moving into management or specialist roles.
Degree in Business, Management, or Marketing - many universities accept the BTEC National Certificate as part of an application, sometimes alongside A Levels.
