KS5 Curriculum Map Business Studies Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business

Statement of intent Key Stage: 5 Subject: Business S Academic Year: 2019-20 The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business is an Applied General qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the business sector. A Business student will develop have a keen interest in learning about: Types of organisations & their purposes Organisational structures to enable success Business environments Internal & External influences on organisations Importance of enterprise & innovation Personal finance Business finance Marketing & devising marketing campaigns The use of market research agencies, conducting market research and data analysis By the end of Key Stage 5, the intention is that students learn to think, speak and write like a business enthusiast. They will respond to real world risks & opportunities by engaging as active participants in the business world as employees or business owners. They will have a good understanding of business concepts and will be able to use these to predict the behaviour of markets, organisations and consumers. At the same time, they will recognise the situations in which these predictions may not become a reality. They will be able to apply business concepts and models to situations in the real world. Written work will be clear, accurate and detailed; and will be structured in the following way: identify / explain / analyse / evaluate / judgement. A clear chain of reasoning will run through all written work using the PEELA framework. Business terminology will be used with confidence. What could this qualification lead to? The qualification carries UCAS points and will support entry to many higher education courses. The qualification can also support progression to employment directly, or via an Apprenticeship. How does the qualification provide employability skills? There are opportunities throughout the programme to give learners practice in developing employability skills such as: cognitive and problem-solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, use systems and technology intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development.

Curriculum Overview Key Stage: 5 Subject: Business S Academic Year: 2019-20 Year Unit content Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring2 Summer 1 Summer 2 Year 12 Unit 1: Exploring Business Learning aims A Explore the features of different businesses and analyse what makes them successful B Investigate how businesses are organized C Examine the environment in which businesses operate D Examine business E Investigate the role and contribution of innovation and enterprise to business success. markets Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign Essential Content A: Introduction to the principles and purposes of marketing that underpin the creation of a rationale for a marketing campaign Essential Content B: Using information to develop the rationale for a marketing campaign Essential Content C: Planning and developing a marketing campaign Preparations for Set Task Assessment using Pearson pre-released Part A brief Exam/Assessment period undertaking resits and retakes Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance Essential Content A: Understand the importance of managing personal finance Explore the personal finance sector Assessment Y11 into Y12 summer transition work In class TA & consolidation activities every lesson. Pearson authorized Assignment 1 Pearson authorized Assignment 2 & 3 Chunked & scaffolded Set Task materials every lesson Mock Set Task Actual Set Task issued and marked by Pearson In class TA & consolidation activities every lesson Early introduction of exam-style questions and mark schemes Section A – Personal Finance mock paper

Curriculum Overview Key Stage: 5 Subject: Business S Academic Year: 2019-20 Year Unit content Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring2 Summer 1 Summer 2 Year 13 Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance Essential Content C: Understand the purpose of accounting Essential Content D: Select and evaluate different sources of business finance Essential Content E: Break-even and cash flow forecasts Essential Content F: Complete statements of comprehensive income and financial position and evaluate a business's performance Unit 22: Market Research Learning aims A: Examine the types of market research used in business B: Plan and implement a market research activity to meet a specific marketing objective C: Analyse and present market research findings and recommend process improvements Final Exam/Assessment period undertaking resits and retakes Summer exam season begins Assessment Y12 into Y13 summer transition work In class TA & consolidation activities every lesson Early introduction of exam-style questions and mark schemes In class Unit 3 Mock Paper Actual Exam in Jan exam period In class TA & consolidation activities every lesson. Pearson authorized Assignment 1 Pearson authorized Assignment 2