Business Studies

Course summary

You will learn how to succeed in business at all levels from the environment to resources to marketing and communication. This course is both theoretical and practical including work placement opportunities. This course is for you if you have a clear career path in the business sector. Students on this course progress directly on to employment, higher apprenticeships or higher education. It is broadly equivalent to three A Levels. During your course, you will also take part in a work placement. Our dedicated work placement team secures incredible placements across the borough and Manchester to allow you to gain invaluable experience in the business sector. You will study 18 units over 2 years ranging across the 4 functions of Business – HR, Accounting, Operations Management and Marketing. Example Units include: - The Business Environment - Business Resources - Introduction to Marketing - Business Communication - Business Accounting - Management Accounting - Creative Product Promotion Market Research in Business