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Business BTEC Level 3 National
Extended Certificate
Board: Edexcel (XDG57)
INTRODUCTION
This is a Level 3 Applied General qualification and part of the BTEC suite of courses that are long
established and well recognised in both higher education and industry. It is equivalent to one A Level in
UCAS points and aims to provide a coherent introduction to the study of the business sector.
The aim is to provide a broad study of the core of business in the areas of business environment, finance,
marketing and human resources. It is for students that are interested in learning about the business sector
alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not
necessarily in business-related courses.
You do not need to have studied Business Studies at GCSE. However, you will be expected to make a full
contribution, both in the classroom and by concentrated independent study. You must also possess a
genuine interest in current affairs.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
We would expect you to achieve at least grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Mathematics as well
as an APS of 3.83 or above if combined with other BTEC courses or an APS of 4.5 or above if
combined with A Level courses.
COURSE CONTENT
The applied focus of this BTEC qualification encourages students to develop an understanding of how
business works in the real world. Students will discover the problems and opportunities faced by local,
national and international businesses, use research to develop a marketing campaign, use skills and
knowledge to analyse financial information. They will investigate recruitment and selection in a large
business and take part in a practical activity.
Because emphasis is placed on realistic business contexts throughout, students develop an understanding
of how various business functions such as marketing, finance, human and physical resources work
together, as part of a cohesive business.
