Business Studies
Gloucestershire College - Gloucestershire
01452563451
Cheltenham Campus, Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7SJ
Course summary

Ideal if: you want to learn practically and specialise in an area of business of your choice. You’ll learn: about recruitment and selection in business; business resources; managing a business event; business communication; business project management; developing teams; the business environment; an introduction to marketing; and supporting business activities. Expect: to study business theories and concepts, and apply them to real situations. You’ll love: our four career pathways to choose from and specialize in: administration, HR, management and marketing. This course gives you the opportunity to build on your skills and experience achieved at Level 2 and prepares you for a position in industry or the prospect of higher education. You will study a range of topics including: • Exploring Business • Developing marketing campaigns • Personal and Business finance • Managing an event • International Business

Entry requirements

Five GCSE subjects at Grade 4 and above including: • GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4 and above or GCSE Maths at Grade 4 and above • Four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 and above Gloucestershire College welcomes any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements. For 19+ applicants that do not have recognized qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion. All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.

How you'll be assessed

There are exams as part of this qualification as well as other forms of assessment. This is a two-year course and all students will be continuously assessed throughout the year. There are some units that will be externally set and marked. You will be continuously assessed throughout the course and will be encouraged to take part in College promotional events such as open evenings where you will be able to put into practice your business and customer service skills. There are some units that will be externally set and marked.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCheltenham Campus, Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7SJ