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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Bournemouth for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Business Admin Courses in Bournemouth.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Bournemouth. Classes run at The Bishop of Winchester Academy, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC business course covers how businesses are structured and run. You'll study human resources, finance, marketing, basic economics, and business ethics. Innovation and creativity are also part of the course. It carries the same weight as one A Level.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

Equivalent to 1 A Level, this course offers a fascinating insight into the commercial world. You will learn about the structure of business organisations and the processes involved in planning, setting up and running a business venture such as human resources, finance, marketing, basic economics, ethics and the importance of innovation and creativity.

Entry requirements

Standard 6th Form entry requirements. It is preferred that students have a minimum of a GCSE grade 5 or BTEC Merit at Level 2 in this or a related subject.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how business organisations are structured and managed.
  • You'll study human resources, including how businesses recruit and manage people.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance and budgeting.
  • You'll examine marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll develop an understanding of basic economics and how markets work.
  • You'll consider business ethics and corporate responsibility.
  • You'll explore the role of innovation and creativity in business growth.

How you will learn

This BTEC is largely coursework based. You'll complete assignments and projects that build on each topic you study. Assessment is through internally marked coursework, with some units assessed by external examination. You'll work in the classroom and may carry out research independently between sessions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Bishop of Winchester Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports the day-to-day running of an organisation.
  • Office assistant, handles admin tasks across a range of business settings.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Sales support assistant, provides admin and coordination for a sales team.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Business, a larger qualification worth two or three A Levels for those wanting to go deeper into the subject.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management or a related degree, for those progressing to university after sixth form.
  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study for those who prefer an earn-while-you-learn route.
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