BTEC National Award in Business
Accredited by EDEXCEL

Course Duration:                    1 Year Full Time Study

Course Start:                           TBC

A BTEC National Award in Business is a practical, work-related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. You focus on a particular subject area and develop a range of specialist skills and knowledge.

This course will give you an excellent understanding of business practice and a broad knowledge of business-related skills and may also qualify you for University entry.

What is the course structure?

The course is made up of six units: four core units, which everyone takes, and two specialist units. The specialist units enable you to study particular areas in more depth.

What subjects will I study?

All students take the four core units: The programme consists of both mandatory and optional units that cover a variety of aspects with the business sector.

These include:

Introduction to Business
Business and Management
Presenting Business Information
Creative Product Promotion

And two optional units

Business Enterprise
Business On-Line
Accountancy Options
Human Resource Options
Marketing Options
Law Options

Entry Requirements

A minimum English level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent is required.

BTEC First Diploma or examinations of 4 GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent.

Applicants over 19 may be accepted without these qualifications.

English Support

Included in the cost of your course are three hours a week of Business English language lessons. If you require additional support, the college will incorporate this into your timetable. In addition to these classes you are able to make one-one appointments with the EFL tutors who will proof read your work, help you plan your assignments, offer advice on study strategies and help you prepare for presentations.

How is the course assessed?

The course is assessed by assignments. There are no examinations. Units 3 and 5 are assessed by an Integrated Vocational Assignment which is externally set and marked. All other units are internally assessed and graded by your lecturers.

An overall grade for the qualification is awarded to all learners who successfully complete all units. Grades awarded are Pass, Merit or Distinction.

What can I do at the end of the course?

The course fulfils the entry requirements for a range of degree, HND and professional higher education courses.

BTEC National qualifications are also valued by employers and lead to career opportunities in business specialisms such as finance, human resources, management or marketing as well as other business related careers.

Learners may also progress within employment to professional qualifications such as those offered by the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Learners may progress into higher education degree courses or BTEC Higher National courses.

How to Apply

Contact the College
Tel: +353 41 987 3889
Fax: 353 41 987 3889