The double award Diploma in Business is a course in which the focus is on the student. Learners will have to carry out investigations, solve problems and draw conclusions. Assignments are set wherever possible on real life situations. Learners will be required to carry out the investigations, visit firms, interview people, read articles in the press and business press, use case studies and textbooks. The course is varied and the emphasis has to be on the vocational element. Part-time work would be an advantage. Students are encouraged to use a variety of I.T. skills particularly for presentation. Students taking this option will also take part in the Sixth Form Young Enterprise course delivered during the commentary studies program.