Every day you will come into contact with the business world, for example, when buying your lunch or working part-time. Business Studies will help you understand this world by looking at how businesses are created, develop, grow, survive crises and perhaps eventually decline. It focuses on people whose skills affect this process and uses theory to analyse the cause and effects of different management approaches.

This course will appeal to students wishing to study how business works in depth and provides the opportunity to gain understanding of key strategies which enable companies to succeed. Through taught topics and submitted assignments, learners gain an insight into marketing, finance, human resources and entrepreneurial skills and are encouraged to apply their knowledge when examining a wide range of current case studies. Work experience is arranged for students and is an essential part of the course.

3 GCSE passes.

The course can allow access to the Level 3 Double Diploma in Business, apprenticeships and opportunities for employment.

Coursework assignments assessed by the class tutor and subject to external validation. 100% coursework.

• Business Purposes

• Business Organisation

• Financial Forecasting

• Marketing

• Customer Relations

• Personal Selling

You will need a file to keep notes and a memory stick to keep copies of your work electronically. You are advised to bring a laptop to lessons which may be stored in a locker when not in use. Smart clothing will be necessary for presentations and business events you may attend.

This course will appeal to students wishing to study how business works in depth and provides the opportunity to gain understanding of key strategies which enable companies to succeed. Through taught topics and submitted assignments, learners gain an insight into marketing, finance, human resources and entrepreneurial skills and are encouraged to apply their knowledge when examining a wide range of current case studies.

The Extended Certificate is equivalent to 1 A level, worth a maximum of 56 UCAS points.

5 GCSE passes including Maths & English at grade 4 and above.

The course allows access to a range of Business based university courses and is appropriate preparation for Level 4 Apprenticeships.

40% coursework assignments assessed by the class tutor and subject to external validation. 60% examination.

• Exploring Business
• Developing a Marketing Campaign
• Personal & Business Finance
• Investigating Customer Service

You will need a file to keep notes and a memory stick to keep copies of your work electronically. You are advised to bring a lap-top to lessons which may be stored in a locker when not in use. Smart clothing will also be required for presentations and business events you may attend.

The BTEC Level 3 Double Diploma is equivalent to two GCE A Levels. The programme aims to provide students with an in depth understanding of the operations and structures of businesses and also to equip students with the skills required to succeed in employment or at university. The course will involve businesses in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

The courses offers students the opportunity to learn about business in a broad context and will develop skills whilst building understanding. Key concepts are introduced through real-life scenarios which learners will examine and evaluate. All students are encouraged to further study areas of business and commerce that are of particular interest to them through research projects, work shadowing, skills centres, lectures and seminars. Work experience is arranged to ensure that learners can see how modern enterprise works.

The course consists of 5 coursework and 4 examined units. Coursework can include written reports, data analysis, group and individual presentations. Each unit graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction. The course is equivalent to 2 A’levels, worth a maximum of 112 UCAS points.

• Exploring Business
• Personal & Business Finance
• Managing an Event
• International Business
• Principles of Management
• Investigating Customer Service
• Developing a Marketing Campaign
• Training & Development

It is useful to have a laptop for note-taking, assignments and presentations. You will need wear formal clothes on occasions for business events, work placements and networking events.