This is both an exciting and dynamic subject . You will explore the internal functions of a business such as finance, marketing, human resources and operations management . You will also consider external influences that affect a business, such as technology, law and the economy. The course is a great choice if you are considering setting up your own enterprise, and is a good stepping stone for further study at university and highly respected by employers. The topics studied on this course are: • Enterprise • Marketing • Finance • People in organisations • Operations management • Sales forecasting • Analysing financial performance • Decision-making models • Investment appraisal • Risk management • Political, Economic, Social and Technological (PEST) • Ethical/environmental impacts • International trade and globalisation