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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Bury 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 Bury.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Bury. Classes run at Holy Cross Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

The course covers core business topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. You'll study through a mix of coursework and exams, building a solid grounding in how organisations work. Entry requires Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths or English, or a pass in a Level 2 BTEC Business qualification.

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

Who this course is for

Choose this course and you?ll be joining a popular and growing department, with around 450 students studying A Levels in Business, Accounting and BTEC Business.In our department it?s not just what happens in the classroom that?s important ? enrichment forms an integral part of our student?s experience.Educational visits have included trips to America, China, Geneva and local factories in the UK, including Jaguar Land Rover and Coca-Cola.We have strong link with universities and employers, which allow our students, through workshops and visits, opportunities to learn more about different organisations.What we?ll studyOn this highly relevant and skill-instilling course, you?ll cover a range of topics essential in the business world today. With us, you?ll study the following units:? Exploring Business (coursework). You will study purposes of different businesses, their structure, the effect of the external environment, and how a business must be dynamic and innovative to survive.? Developing a Marketing Campaign (external examination). This unit will provide you with the necessary skills required to be successful in the field of marketing.? Personal and Business Finance (external examination). This unit will look at how individuals and businesses must manage their money in order to survive.

Entry requirements

General College entry requirements.A pass grade, if you have studied L2 BTEC Business. Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths or English and Grade 4 or above in GCSE Business Studies (if previously studied).

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles, including how companies reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how businesses manage their finances and control costs.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll analyse business strategy and decision-making.
  • You'll develop skills in researching, presenting, and evaluating business information.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and independent study. Assessment combines coursework assignments and written exams. Coursework makes up a significant part of the qualification, so you'll build and submit work throughout the two years. Exams test your knowledge of core business units at set points in the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Holy Cross Sixth Form College 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 office or 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 administrative support to a sales team.
  • Accounts assistant, supports finance teams with basic bookkeeping tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more specialist units if you want to go deeper.
  • A-Level Business Studies, a complementary academic route that pairs well with this BTEC.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education or specialist roles.
  • University degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, for which this qualification is a recognised entry route.
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