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Year 9 Options Process - Enterprise

Introduction

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Dive into the fundamentals of business operations, management and marketing, gain practical insights into finance, communication and entrepreneurship. This comprehensive program equips you with essential skills for success in various industries. Whether you are starting your own venture or aiming for a managerial position, this certificate will set you on the path to achievement.

Course Details

Learners will study the key aspects of Enterprise and have the opportunity to apply what they learn through a number of practical experiences.

Component 1: Exploring Enterprises

Learners will explore different enterprises to develop their knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of enterprises and the skills needed by entrepreneurs to be successful. Learners will explore how enterprises use market research to find out about their customer needs and competitor behaviour and how internal and external factors may affect enterprises.

Component 2: Planning and Presenting a Micro-Enterprise Idea

Learners will generate two realistic ideas for a micro-enterprise and choose one of these to plan within budget. They will individually present their business plan for their idea and review the production and delivery of their presentation to make recommendations for improvements.

Component 3: Marketing and Finance for Enterprise

Learners will explore how marketing is used by enterprises and the factors that influence how enterprises identify and target their market. Learners will complete financial documents and statements and explore how to use them to monitor and improve the performance of an enterprise in order to make decisions and recommend strategies for success.

Components 1 & 2 will be internally assessed. Students will be taught the content and then given the opportunity to complete coursework which will be graded and go towards their final BTEC award. Unit 3 is an exam and will be externally assessed through an examination. 

Progression beyond GCSE

Many students who choose this at BTEC level often follow one of the below pathways:

  • A Levels as preparation for entry to higher education in a range of subjects
  • Study of a vocational qualification at Level 3, such as a BTEC National in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, which prepares learners to enter employment or apprenticeships, or to move on to higher education by studying a degree in the business sector.

Where will the course take you? 

Providing you with a vast and varied skill set, a BTEC in Enterprise can lead to a range of opportunities across the world.

  • Business Entrepreneur
  • Business Manager
  • Business Law
  • Digital Marketing
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing Executive
  • Retail and Sales
  • Any many more…

Course structure and assessment

Exam board: Pearson BTEC Tech Award in Travel & Tourism 

Component 1: Exploring Enterprises

Controlled assessment. 

30% of award. 

Component 2: Planning and Presenting a Micro-Enterprise Idea

Controlled assessment. 

30% of award. 

Component 3: Marketing and Finance for Enterprise

Externally assessed. 

40% of award. 

Further information