Entry requirements: Minimum academic requirements including GCSE English and Mathematics grade 5. Course content: The course consists of 8 units. 6 units are mandatory and 3 units are externally assessed. Course modules: 1. Exploring business 2. Developing a marketing campaign 3. Personal and business finance 4. Managing an event 5. International business 6. Principles of management 7. Recruitment and selection 8. Market research Assessment: 8 units of which 5 are internally assessed and 3 are external exams. Mandatory content (83%) External assessment (45%). Why Business Studies at Samuel Ryder Academy? Studying Business Studies at Samuel Ryder Academy will provide you with the support to fully develop your knowledge and expertise in the subject. Students will have access to fantastic IT facilities - which along with a dedicated teaching team - will give you the opportunity to reach your potential. Expectations of students: Students will need to be organised; be able to work independently to meet deadlines; work collaboratively and be able to problem solve. Also, they will need to complete research tasks and homework on a regular basis in order to build up knowledge and confidence in business. Career paths: • Students can progress from this qualification to higher education courses such as business management, business administration, accountancy and finance, human resource management, marketing, retail management, tourism management and international business • A wide range of careers ranging from banking, sales, product management and general management to working in public sector organisations or charities
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AR |
Entry requirements: Minimum academic requirements including GCSE English and Mathematics grade 5. Course content: The course consists of 8 units. 6 units are mandatory and 3 units are externally assessed. Course modules: 1. Exploring business 2. Developing a marketing campaign 3. Personal and business finance 4. Managing an event 5. International business 6. Principles of management 7. Recruitment and selection 8. Market research Assessment: 8 units of which 5 are internally assessed and 3 are external exams. Mandatory content (83%) External assessment (45%). Why Business Studies at Samuel Ryder Academy? Studying Business Studies at Samuel Ryder Academy will provide you with the support to fully develop your knowledge and expertise in the subject. Students will have access to fantastic IT facilities - which along with a dedicated teaching team - will give you the opportunity to reach your potential. Expectations of students: Students will need to be organised; be able to work independently to meet deadlines; work collaboratively and be able to problem solve. Also, they will need to complete research tasks and homework on a regular basis in order to build up knowledge and confidence in business. Career paths: • Students can progress from this qualification to higher education courses such as business management, business administration, accountancy and finance, human resource management, marketing, retail management, tourism management and international business • A wide range of careers ranging from banking, sales, product management and general management to working in public sector organisations or charities