Applied Business
Tuxford Academy - Nottinghamshire
01777870001
Marnham Road, Newark, NG22 0JH
Course summary

This course is varied and interesting, allowing students to develop skills that are transferable to many areas of the business world such as working in a team, communication skills and invaluable analysis and evaluation skills. There are three units that are covered in year one: Unit 1: financial planning and analysis Learners explore different ways in which enterprises can be owned and financed. Students will gain an understanding of the issues that enterprises face in an ever-changing environment and this will be used to make business decisions. Unit 2: business dynamics Learners investigate factors contributing to the success of businesses, focusing on the role of managers, supervisors and employees. Structures of businesses are evaluated and analysed. Unit 3: entrepreneurial opportunities Learners develop an understanding of entrepreneurial opportunities and investigate how individuals can exploit these through personal enterprise. There are three additional units studied in year two: Unit 4: managing people Unit 5: developing a business proposal Unit 8: marketing communications

Entry requirements

5 x GCSEs at grades 9-4, including a grade 4 in English and a grade 4 in maths

How you'll be assessed

UNIT 4: Managing and Leading People, (1 hours 30 mins) UNIT 1: Financial Planning and Analysis, (1 hours 30 mins) Please note: students must pass all units in order to achieve a qualification in level 3 applied general business.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMarnham Road, Newark, NG22 0JH