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:
You will have the opportunity to:
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.
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
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.
“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 met new friends in a great community while studying a practical course that I enjoy.”
Bayley Lowe Level 2 Sport Former student at The Laurel Academy
“I enjoy being in a working environment in the college restaurant and serving customers”
Anonymous Level 2 Food and Beverage Services Former student at Winterhill School
“My tutors are really supportive. I like learning about a range of in-depth topics relating to my course.”
Aimee Winstanley Level 3 Health and Social Care, Former student at De Warenne Academy
