This exciting new program of study aims to equip students with the practical knowledge and skills to become an effective business practitioner. The course focuses on the vocational and practical aspects of business management, developed through group activity and project-based work. This modular course is available in ‘single’ or ‘double’ options. The course of study is very much ‘hands-on’, with an emphasis on marketing, individual projects, and team-based working. The CTEC Level 3 Business program will follow the new NQF syllabus. All courses are completed over two years. 3. Business Decisions (Examination) 6. Marketing Strategy (Coursework) 7. Marketing Campaign (Coursework) 5. Change Management (Examination) 22. Delivering a Business Project (Coursework) All ten units combine to make the double award. Students will benefit from an inquiring mind and an interest in current affairs especially in the business world. The course is underpinned by the student’s self-directed study and the creation of coursework portfolio units, which require self-discipline and an ability to write clearly and express ideas that are supported by research. A high level of student participation is expected in activities and visits. The ability to work well in private study and as a member of a team is a very big advantage in this course. Students taking this course progress to college or university to study a related subject or go directly into work in supervisory and management positions in a broad range of industries. The practical nature of the course assists in equipping students with the interpersonal and business skills valued by employers in the workplace across all sectors of industry. A core component of the course is the study and experience of setting up and running a small business enterprise and many students consider this as a longer-term objective, supported by the knowledge and experience gained from the course.