b'Business Academy andBTEC Business BTEC National and Accountancy and Finance qualificationsSubject OverviewHow lessons are taughtThe Thomas Telford Business Academy uses itsThe Business Academy course is delivered using a breadth of experienced teachers and experience invariety of learning approaches. The course is practical the business world to provide a comprehensive andand work-related allowing students to learn by enhanced experience for all students wishing to studycompleting projects and assignments that are based on Business and Finance. The Business Academy aims torealistic workplace situations, activities and demands. provide students with experiences and opportunitiesThe course allows students to develop a range of to develop a thorough understanding of the principlesspecialist skills and knowledge through classroom behind running a company effectively, whilst enhancinglearning, case study based investigations and real-life valuable employability skills sought after by employersapplication to a variety of different businesses. and higher education providers.BTEC National Level 3 Extended CertificateThis isAcross the two year course, all students studying within equivalent to one A Level and consists of four units, twothe Business Academy will also have the benefit of:of which are externally assessed.Guest speakers BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma - This isVisits to industryequivalent to three A Levels and consists of 13 units,Running their own companyfour of which are externally assessed. Students studyingBuilding their own portfolio to trade on the Londonthe Extended Diploma will also study a choice of eitherStock Exchange the Accountancy and Finance qualification (AAT) or, theWorking on the ICAEWs National Business andBTEC National Extended Certificate in Marketing.Accounting challenge6.1A wide range of opportunities are provided to enabling The first year of the course introduces students toall students to develop key employability skills and the world of business. Assessment will be throughunderstand what its like to be in the business world.a mixture of modular internally assessed courseworkProgressionand externally assessed examinations. Students will complete a mixture of mandatory and optional units: The Business Academy prepares students for further Exploring Business study and employment. The course develops a students Developing a Marketing Campaign employability skills as it offers the experience of real-life ersonal and Business Finance practical tasks. Students studying Business and Finance International Business related courses frequently enter careers such as: International Recruitment and Selection Relations, Banking, Teaching, Event Management, Marketing, Training and Development in Business E-Commerce, Accountancy and Law. Investigating Customer ServiceTeam Building in Business Exam Board Edexcel6.2 Subject Leader Mrs A JonesStudents will complete a mixture of mandatory andSpecific Entry Requirements: optional units: 6 GCSEs (Grade 9-5) including Grade 5 in English Business Decision Making Language and Mathematics. Grade 5 or equivalent in Managing an Event business if studied at GCSE.Pitching for a New BusinessMarket ResearchPrinciples of Management22 www.ttsonline.net'