Business will suit students who are interested in the dynamic world of business however wish to study through a combination of external assessments and internal assignments. The course investigates real life problems faced by businesses and explores possible solutions. Students will be encouraged to use their initiative in order to solve these problems and key employability skills, such as meeting deadlines and planning own work, will play a key part in achievement. You will achieve and Extended Certificate in Business which is equivalent to 1 A Level. If you choose this course you would benefit from: - Experienced teachers who specialise in business and have experience in industry - Guest lecturers and industry experts who in the past have included representatives from Coventry Building Society, Santander Bank and Matalan to name a few - Trips to put business into practice; in the past students have visited, Alton Towers, BMW in Berlin and DHL in Northampton - Employability skills development: time management; meeting deadlines; following instructions; communication skills to name but a few
5 x GCSE grades 4-9 (incl. English Language) 4 in Maths 4 in English Language / Literature
- 42% Internal Assessment via Assignments - 58% External Assessment via Controlled Assessment and a Written Exam - For unit breakdown see “what will I learn section above”
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | King Edward Road, Nuneaton, CV11 4BE |
Business will suit students who are interested in the dynamic world of business however wish to study through a combination of external assessments and internal assignments. The course investigates real life problems faced by businesses and explores possible solutions. Students will be encouraged to use their initiative in order to solve these problems and key employability skills, such as meeting deadlines and planning own work, will play a key part in achievement. You will achieve and Extended Certificate in Business which is equivalent to 1 A Level. If you choose this course you would benefit from: - Experienced teachers who specialise in business and have experience in industry - Guest lecturers and industry experts who in the past have included representatives from Coventry Building Society, Santander Bank and Matalan to name a few - Trips to put business into practice; in the past students have visited, Alton Towers, BMW in Berlin and DHL in Northampton - Employability skills development: time management; meeting deadlines; following instructions; communication skills to name but a few
5 x GCSE grades 4-9 (incl. English Language) 4 in Maths 4 in English Language / Literature
- 42% Internal Assessment via Assignments - 58% External Assessment via Controlled Assessment and a Written Exam - For unit breakdown see “what will I learn section above”