Business Studies:Single

Course summary

Because business is everywhere! Newspaper and television headlines offer continual reminders of how relevant and of how much interest the business world is to us all. Business is also very relevant to YOU! Every organisation you ever have contact with will have business principles attached to it. Whether you are buying a t-shirt from ASOS, liaising with the Foreign Office on a point of immigration law or starting your own veterinary practice, an understanding of how a business or not for profit organisation is run effectively will help you to achieve your own objectives with these organisations. The course aims to enable you to: -develop an enthusiasm for studying business -gain a holistic understanding of business -develop a critical understanding of organisations and their ability to meet society’s needs and wants -understand that business behaviour can be studied from a range of perspectives -generate enterprising and creative solutions to business problems and issues -be aware of the ethical dilemmas and responsibilities faced by organisations and individuals -acquire a range of relevant business and generic skills, including decision making