BTEC National for IT Practitioners: Business Units has been written specifically to cover the business pathway of the BTEC National specifications. This book caters for one of the most popular pathways in the BTEC National specifications, bringing together all the key specialist units for students who have chosen the business route, including the core units specific to this pathway that aren't covered in the core unit book. When used alongside its companions for the core units and systems support pathways, this series delivers the most accessible and usable student textbooks available for the BTEC National. Units covered: Unit 1 – Exploring Business Activity Unit 4 – IT Project Unit 2 – Investigating Business Resources Unit 34 – E Commerce Unit 3 – Introduction to Marketing Unit 35 – Impact of the Use of IT on Business Systems Unit 4 – IT Project Unit 34 – E Commerce Unit 35 – Impact of the Use of IT on Business Systems Written by an experienced tutor, each unit is illustrated with assessment activities, end-of-chapter questions, case studies and practical exercises. The result is a clear, straightforward textbook that encourages independent study and acts as a reference to various topics within the qualification.

Used alongside the students' text, 'BTEC Nationals - IT Practitioners', this pack offers a complete suite of lecturer support material and photocopiable handouts for the compulsory core units of the new BTEC National specifications, for National Awards, Certificates and Diplomas.

This text provides all the necessary underpinning knowledge for the BTEC National IT Practitioners qualification. It offers: case studies to enable students to apply theory to vocational practice, portfolio builders providing activities and guidance, and IVA Advice on completing assignments.

Now in its fifth edition, Understanding Enterprise has established itself as one of the most widely respected guides to the discipline, providing a refreshingly perceptive approach to understanding and applying theory. It offers a critical introduction to enterprise in its broadest context, with particular emphasis on its application to entrepreneurs and small business. Divided into three parts, the course examines traditional approaches, new perspectives on the subject, and the success-or otherwise-of government policy. Written by leading experts with a combined wealth of research, teaching and consulting experience, this textbook will be an essential companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students of enterprise and small business. Policy makers and practitioners will also benefit from this comprehensive guide. New to this Edition: - Extensively revised to take into account the latest thinking and research, with updated content and examples throughout - Updated coverage of the impact and failings of comparative government policies - Enhanced pedagogical features to engage students and enliven their learning experience

This is a complete learning package for the 2011 specifications supporting both students and tutors to get the best results.

Covering the most popular optional units for the 2007-specification BTEC National for ICT Practitioners, this textbook and the companion Core text form the perfect support material for students. Containing a range of exercises, case studies and exemplar material, each topic is addressed using clear language and understandable concepts. Opportunities for self-assessment will allow a student, as well as a teacher, to chart progress. An enclosed CD-ROM will give access to real-time demonstrations of particular software skills, and will also provide sample code for students to download and use. The following optional units are covered in the book (with the remaining units being covered in the core text): Unit 4 IT Project Unit 5 Database Skills Unit 6 Advanced Spreadsheet Skills Unit 10 Client Side Customisation of Web Pages Unit 13 Human Computer Interaction Unit 19 Web Server Scripting Unit 21 Website Production and Management Unit 23 Installing and Upgrading Software Unit 24 Digital Graphics and Computers Unit 25 Object Oriented Programming

*Unrivalled support: the student book offers complete support for the mandatory units, including those for the pathways, and valuable sector information and skills for all learners working towards a Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma. *Help learners achieve their potential: comprehensive assessment activities, with grading tips for pass, merit and distinction to encourage best practice, independent learning and the development of specialist media skills. *Edexcel's Assignment tips: written and reviewed by experts in the BTEC team, these give invaluable advice on working towards higher grades for all assignments. *Bring the media industry to the classroom: WorkSpace case studies take your learners into the real world of work, showing them how they can apply their knowledge in a real-life context. *Develop the professionals of the future: the focus on the pathways helps learners to develop the important skills and understanding of the media industry whether they become journalists, games developers, media technicians or digital specialists for example.