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Business and Retail

This course will help you expand your knowledge and understanding of the business world and develop the skills required to set you up for an exciting career in a business setting or starting your own business.

You will study a range of topics including:

  • Enterprise in the Business World
  • Marketing and Finance for Business
  • Business Administration and Customer Service
  • Business Online
  • Retail

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Carry out a variety of projects/challenges both in College and in the local community
  • Carry out a week’s work experience in a local business
  • Visit local businesses and meet local employers to learn more about how business works
  • Meet guest speakers who will tell you more about their roles in business
  • Develop excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
  • You will also have the opportunity to compete in competitions at local, regional and national levels
  • Learn from industry-experienced staff

  • Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and Maths
  • Level 1 in Business
  • A good reference
  • Initial diagnostic tests and a personal interview
  • You can study for your GCSE English and maths alongside this course if you do not already hold the required grades

You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing info@rotherham.ac.uk or by calling 01709 362111.

  • Business Level 3
  • An intermediate apprenticeship in business administration, customer service or digital marketing

  • 16-18 year olds do not need to pay course fees
  • Those aged 19 or over may not need to pay fees depending on their circumstances. Find out if you qualify here.
If you need further advice or guidance please contact the Enquiries Team on 01709 362111.

You will need notebooks and stationery and come to college fully prepared and ready to learn. You may also be required to contribute to educational visits.

“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
Jacob Hunter FLEX student
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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 2021-22 or 2022-23. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.

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Start an exciting career in Business

The business sector is ideal if you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for enterprise.

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HR Officer

Average salary - £24,200*

Human Resources (HR) Officers hire employees, help develop their careers and look after employee relations, benefits and welfare.

Day-to-day tasks:

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.**

Working environments:

Office settings or from home.

*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Marketing Manager

Average salary - £29,900*

Marketing Managers review company marketing activity and plan and develop product promotion, brand management and integrated communications marketing plans.

Day-to-day tasks:

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.**

Working environments:

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*:

  • Communication
  • Management
  • Sales
  • Customer Service
  • Detail Orientated

What our students say

“The course challenges me to work harder and is helping me to pursue my dream of being an underwater welder.”

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Kyle Maguire Level 2 Fabrication and Welding, former student at Winterhill School

“Coming to college has allowed me to develop more confidence to help prepare me for my next step in life.”

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Georgia Whitbread Level 3 Art and Design, Former student at Rawmarsh Community School

“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
Jacob Hunter FLEX student

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