Enterprise

“Opportunities don't happen. You create them.” – Chris Grosser

 

Introduction

The Enterprise department empowers students to develop essential business and entrepreneurial skills for the modern world. Through practical and engaging lessons, students learn how businesses operate, succeed, and adapt in an ever-changing global environment. Our department is committed to nurturing creative, independent thinkers who are ready to tackle real-world challenges and seize opportunities in business.

Curriculum Intent

Our Enterprise curriculum is designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. By providing a solid foundation in business concepts, students gain an understanding of enterprise, marketing, and finance while developing transferable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and decision-making.

The BTEC Tech Award in Enterprise gives students the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of running a business, from spotting business opportunities to understanding financial data. Students will engage in practical activities, including planning and pitching their own business ideas, enabling them to link theory to real-world scenarios. The curriculum encourages resilience, adaptability, and innovation, preparing students for further study or careers in business.

Subject at KS4 – Overview

At Key Stage 4, students study the BTEC Tech Award in Enterprise. The course is structured around three key components:

Exploring Enterprises – Understanding the characteristics and operations of small and medium-sized enterprises.

Planning and Pitching for an Enterprise Activity – Developing and presenting a business idea.

Promotion and Finance for Enterprise – Learning the essentials of marketing and finance.

Assessment includes internally assessed coursework for components 1 and 2 and an external exam for component 3, providing a balanced and practical approach to learning.

GCSE Exam Information

Assessments and qualifications are provided by Pearson BTEC. The full specification for the course can be accessed here:

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-tech-awards/enterprise-2022.html

Studying Enterprise Post-16

Studying Enterprise opens up diverse post-16 opportunities, including Level 3 BTEC courses in Business, A-Levels in Economics or Business Studies, and apprenticeships in areas such as business administration, digital marketing, and retail management. These pathways lead to careers in fields such as entrepreneurship, marketing, accounting, and management, as well as higher education courses in business, finance, or economics.