Course Summary
Prepare for the challenges and excitement of a career in business and hone your entrepreneurial skills by studying real-life companies and understanding how they use business theory in a practical way. You will receive hands-on experience through work placements to prepare you for study at Level 3 or further training.
Key Topics
• Enterprise in the business world
• Finance for business
• Promoting a brand
• Recruitment, selection and employment
• Principles of marketing
• Using business documentation.
Assessment
This course has a combination of coursework and exams.
Enrichment Opportunities
Guest speakers and industry professionals are used throughout a variety of units.
Progression
FURTHER COLLEGE STUDY: Business, Business Studies, Economics, Accounting.
UNIVERSITY COURSES: Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Public Relations, International Business Management, Human Resources.
CAREER OPTIONS: Entrepreneur, business administration officer, marketing officer, recruitment consultant, accountant.
Entry Requirements
At least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English.