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Subject

Business

Level

Level 3

Study Mode

Full-Time

Duration

1-2 years, depending on study route

Start Date

September 2025

The course

This course offers exciting opportunities to gain an in-depth understanding of business principles and practice.

You will develop skills, knowledge and confidence in a range of business environments and management activities, and benefit from engaging with business people and employers.

Course Information

Year 1

  • Exploring Business
  • Developing a Marketing Campaign
  • Personal and Business Finance
  • Managing an Event
  • Market Research
  • Investigating Customer Service

Year 2

  • Internal Business
  • Principles of Management
  • Business Decision Making
  • Digital Marketing
  • Creative Promotion
  • Pitching for a Business
  • Training and Development

You will need four GCSEs at grade 4/ C or equivalent, including English and Maths, or a relevant BTEC Level 2/First Diploma or equivalent. One satisfactory reference is also needed.

You will learn through a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions, enhanced with guest speakers and trips. Previous students have enjoyed trips to Disneyland Paris, Seville and more.

You will usually be on campus three days per week.

  • Folder with dividers to organise your work and assignments
  • Stationery including notepad for use in class, pens and pencils
  • A laptop or tablet will also be useful
Following completion of this course, you will be able to progress to degree-level study.
Work in business management, economics, accounting, human resources, marketing, personnel, project management, finance, customer service or retail - or be your own boss through self-employment.

Careers this course could lead into

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