The course involves 3 mandatory and 2 optional units. The mandatory units are: Unit 1: The Business Environment In this examined unit you will develop an understanding of how and why businesses operate in the way they do. You will look at a range of different types of business and business structures, and explore how the ownership of a business and its objectives are interrelated. You will understand the legal, financial, ethical and resource constraints under which a business must operate and how these can affect business behaviour. Unit 2: Working in Business In this examined unit you will cover the skills and understanding needed to work effectively within a business environment. This includes arranging meetings, working with business documents, making payments, prioritising business activities and communicating with stakeholders. Unit 4: Customers and Communication In this coursework unit you will learn the purpose, methods and importance of communication in business and the appropriateness of different forms of communication for different situations. You will develop the skills that will help you create a rapport with customers and have the opportunity to practise and develop your business communication skills. You will also learn about the legal constraints, ethical and security issues that affect how businesses store, share and use information. The 2 optional units are Unit 5: Marketing and Market Research and Unit 8: Introduction to Human Resources. These are both coursework units where you will look at the way businesses manage their workers and how they seek to market their businesses.
You should also have a minimum of 5 9-4 or equivalent Grades at GCSE including English and Maths and an interest in the subject.
Assessment is through a combination of coursework and examination with grades available at Pass, Merit, Distinction, and Distinction* Theses grades are equivalent to E, C, A and A* at A level.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | King Lane, Leeds, LS17 7AG |
The course involves 3 mandatory and 2 optional units. The mandatory units are: Unit 1: The Business Environment In this examined unit you will develop an understanding of how and why businesses operate in the way they do. You will look at a range of different types of business and business structures, and explore how the ownership of a business and its objectives are interrelated. You will understand the legal, financial, ethical and resource constraints under which a business must operate and how these can affect business behaviour. Unit 2: Working in Business In this examined unit you will cover the skills and understanding needed to work effectively within a business environment. This includes arranging meetings, working with business documents, making payments, prioritising business activities and communicating with stakeholders. Unit 4: Customers and Communication In this coursework unit you will learn the purpose, methods and importance of communication in business and the appropriateness of different forms of communication for different situations. You will develop the skills that will help you create a rapport with customers and have the opportunity to practise and develop your business communication skills. You will also learn about the legal constraints, ethical and security issues that affect how businesses store, share and use information. The 2 optional units are Unit 5: Marketing and Market Research and Unit 8: Introduction to Human Resources. These are both coursework units where you will look at the way businesses manage their workers and how they seek to market their businesses.
You should also have a minimum of 5 9-4 or equivalent Grades at GCSE including English and Maths and an interest in the subject.
Assessment is through a combination of coursework and examination with grades available at Pass, Merit, Distinction, and Distinction* Theses grades are equivalent to E, C, A and A* at A level.