BTEC Business
Lead, Innovate, and Scale Global Enterprises. A two-year Extended Diploma equivalent to three A Levels.
Ages 16-18
Years 12–13
6 Mandatory Units
Specialist Pathways
1080 GLH
Two-Year Programme
Global Labs
Live Consultancy
Develop Strategic Leadership
Prime School’s International Level 3 Business pathway blends strategic theory with high-impact practice. Learners apply leadership, finance, marketing, and analytics to solve authentic growth challenges for organisations in Portugal and worldwide.
Strategic Management
Analyse global business environments, organisational behaviour, and operational excellence frameworks.
Finance & Analytics
Model investment decisions, manage budgets, and use data storytelling to drive evidence-led strategy.
Marketing Innovation
Design omnichannel campaigns, harness customer insight, and develop brand assets for digital-first markets.
Enterprise Leadership
Launch ventures from ideation to investment pitch, practising agile project delivery and stakeholder influence.
Specification
The Extended Diploma (1080 GLH) combines six mandatory units (including Pearson Set Assignments) with optional specialist units. Your final option set is confirmed with your academic team based on strengths and progression goals.
| Unit | GLH | Type |
|---|---|---|
|
1
Exploring BusinessPSA
|
— | M |
|
2
Research and Plan a Marketing CampaignPSA
|
— | M |
|
3
Business Finance
|
— | M |
|
4
Managing an Event
|
— | M |
|
5
International Business
|
— | O |
|
6
Principles of ManagementPSA
|
— | M |
|
7
Business Decision MakingPSA
|
— | M |
|
8
Human Resources
|
— | O |
|
9
Team Building in Business
|
— | O |
|
10
Recording Financial Transactions
|
— | O |
|
11
Financial Statements for Public Limited Companies
|
— | O |
|
12
Financial Statements for Specific Businesses
|
— | O |
|
13
Cost and Management Accounting
|
— | O |
|
14
Investigating Customer Service
|
— | O |
|
15
Investigating Retail Business
|
— | O |
|
16
Visual Merchandising
|
— | O |
|
17
Digital Marketing
|
— | O |
|
18
Creative Promotion
|
— | O |
|
19
Pitching for a New Business
|
— | O |
|
20
Business Ethics
|
— | O |
|
21
Training and Development
|
— | O |
|
22
Market Research
|
— | O |
|
23
Work Experience in Business
|
— | O |
|
24
Branding
|
— | O |
|
25
Relationship Marketing
|
— | O |
|
26
Procurement Processes in Business
|
— | O |
|
27
International Logistics
|
— | O |
|
28
Sales Techniques and Processes
|
— | O |
|
29
Health and Safety in the Workplace
|
— | O |
|
30
Career Planning
|
— | O |
|
31
Effective Project Management
|
— | O |
|
32
Business and Environmental Sustainability
|
— | O |
|
33
Enterprise and Entrepreneurs
|
— | O |
|
34
Launch and Run an Enterprise
|
— | O |
|
35
Survival and Growth
|
— | O |
|
36
Social Enterprise
|
— | O |
|
37
Intrapreneurship and Innovation in an Enterprise
|
— | O |
|
38
Marketing Communications in Business
|
— | O |
|
39
Developing an Enterprise Strategy
|
— | O |
|
40
The English Legal System
|
— | O |
|
41
UK Employment Law
|
— | O |
|
42
Aspects of UK Civil Liability Affecting Business
|
— | O |
|
43
Aspects of UK Criminal Law Impacting on Business and
Individuals
|
— | O |
How You’ll Stand Out in Business
Real-world briefs, pitch practice, and expert feedback — designed to build confident, employable graduates.
Assessment at a Glance
- Coursework-based assessment: reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and strategic plans.
- PSA units use Pearson briefs with external standards verification.
- Teamwork + leadership are assessed through authentic business scenarios.
Mentoring & Progression
- Pitch coaching and feedback cycles to strengthen communication.
- University pathway planning for HNC/HND and degree progression.
- CV, interview, and internship preparation with real employer expectations.
Progression & Recognition
Graduates progress confidently to top universities and competitive careers.
Boardroom-Ready Skills
- Corporate finance modelling, investment appraisal, and scenario planning
- Board-level storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation labs
- Data visualisation, CRM analytics, and marketing automation use cases
- Cross-border trade, supply chain, and ethical compliance simulations
University & Career
- International business, management, finance, or marketing degrees
- UK, EU, and North American business schools with UCAS tariff recognition
- Higher apprenticeships or trainee programmes in corporate functions
- Prime School’s entrepreneurship incubator and IB Career-related pathways
BTEC PATHWAY
Build your business expertise through to university level—develop strategic management, global operations, and leadership capabilities for executive careers.
Business (Level 3) --> Business (Level 4) --> Business (Level 5)
Ready to Plan Your Next Step?
Speak with admissions to map your pathway from Level 3 into HNC/HND and degree progression.