Applied Business
Swanwick Hall School - Derbyshire
01773602106
Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1AE
Course summary

The is equivalent to an A Level qualification and will equip you with sound specialist knowledge and skills for everyday use. Whether you want to work in finance, marketing, HR, operations or even start your own company, Business Studies will give you a grounding in all of the fundamental functions of a firm. You will understand what really makes a business tick, what qualities the best leaders and managers have and how they bring them to bear to ensure their success. This will help you to develop independence and confidence in using skills that would be relevant to the Business and Enterprise sector. The qualification contains practical activities that build on theoretical knowledge so that you can put your learning into practice while also developing valuable transferable skills such as: Verbal Communication/Presentation, Research, Analytical Skills, Digital Presentation. This course allows you to develop employability skills that will help you to adapt to the ever-changing roles needed to survive in the global economy.

Entry requirements

- Applicants need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1: Financial Planning & Analysis – 1hr 30mins exam Unit 2: Business Dynamics – Coursework Unit 3: Entrepreneurial Opportunities – Controlled Assessment Unit 4: Managing People – 1hr 30mins exam Unit 5: Business Proposal – Coursework Unit 8: Marketing Communications – Coursework *All units have equal weighting

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDerby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1AE