This course covers the main functional areas of Business so is broad in approach and will provide diverse employment opportunities across business disciplines.
Enterprise is also a focus of the course for a creative approach towards business and for those considering self-employment.
Study at Level 4 (Year 1) and Level 5 (Year 2) will focus on the underpinning business knowledge required to understand how business disciplines interrelate. Level 6 (Year 3) will develop acquired knowledge and abilities to not only become an effective Business Manager, but also the entrepreneurialism to develop a start-up business.
The final year of the programme will develop research, and effective writing of the practical skills utilised to plan a business venture. Each student will develop a business plan and focus on a specialism in either Marketing, Human Resources Management or Accounting. Each student will write a dissertation on the practical skills used and the research required to develop a business venture and to execute it.
Year 1
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of the page.
Upon successful completion of this course youcould go into self-employment, join a businessstart-up, secure a higher role within a businessenvironment such as finance, or become agraduate trainee within an enterprise context.
“I feel much more supported and have opened up more here. I get involved in sports now, as they adapt the activities to enable me to join in. I just love it here; we have a great laugh.”
Jacob Hunter FLEX student
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2023/24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“I feel much more supported and have opened up more here. I get involved in sports now, as they adapt the activities to enable me to join in. I just love it here; we have a great laugh.”
Jacob Hunter FLEX student
The business sector is ideal if you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for enterprise.
Human Resources (HR) Officers hire employees, help develop their careers and look after employee relations, benefits and welfare.
Assisting with recruiting new employees, keeping employee records updated, organising training and development for employees, promoting equality and health and safety and advising on pay negotiations and employment law.**
Office settings or from home.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Marketing Managers review company marketing activity and plan and develop product promotion, brand management and integrated communications marketing plans.
Create marketing and social media strategies, manage a team of marketing employees, plan and manage the launch of new products and services, set budgets and timelines, oversee campaign content and communications, organise and attend events and create reports.**
Office settings or at a client’s business.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the business sector include*:
“I have made new friends on my course and love how many opportunities there are to get involved in a variety of extra-curricular activities while at college”
Chelsea Smith Level 2 Hair and Media Make-up Former student at the Laurel Academy
“My favourite part of college is the hands-on, practical learning and the staff make it a great environment to be in.”
Sharoz Hussain Entry Level 1 Joinery, former student at Oakwood High School
“The tutors are helpful and the class sizes are small which allows you to get extra support when needed.”
Olaf Tadorowski Level 1 Media and Photography Former student at Saint Pius X Catholic High School
