What will I learn?

Through studying this course, you will develop the following:

  • Knowledge of the business environment;
  • Understanding of key elements of business such as marketing and finance;
  • Organisational skills;
  • Teamwork;
  • Communication – verbal and non verbal;
  • Adaptability;
  • Research skills;
  • Analytical skills;
  • Critical thinking;
  • Problem solving.

What is the structure of the course?

Units Studied

  • Exploring Business
  • Developing a Marketing Campaign
  • Personal and Business Finance
  • Managing an Event
  • International Business
  • Principles of Management
  • Pitching for New Business
  • Recruitment and Selection

How will I be assessed?

Assessment

Weighting

Externally assessed tasks and performance

3 out of 8 

Internally assessed tasks and performance

5 out of 8

Externally assessed units include the completion of a marketing campaign in response to research, a written examination, and a management task in response to a case study given one week in advance. Internal assessment includes report writing, staging events and giving presentations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which further opportunities are available?
Studying this course can lead to a range of outcomes. Some students proceed into apprenticeships in business-related fields. Others go to university to study degree courses in business, management or business administration. This course also prepares students to enter the workplace, finding employment in a range of business fields such as marketing, finance, HR, administration or events management.