Business Studies

Course summary

The opportunities for students of Business, on completion of full-time education, are vast. There are many possible careers within the Business world and qualifications in Business subjects are acceptable as an entry into many other careers. Career opportunities include work in the following fields: • Accountancy • Business Administration • Education • Human Resources • IT/Computing • Law • Management • Marketing • Public Relations • Retail The Business courses offered at Walsall Academy are designed to provide academic and vocational experiences. They will prepare students for their choice of career in both the world of work and Higher Education. You Gov research shows that 62% of large companies have recruited employees with BTEC qualifications. BTEC Nationals are accepted by over 150 UK universities and higher education institutes for relevant degree programmes. Students will have the opportunity to visit national and local businesses to contextualise their learning and apply their findings to their portfolio work. These visits enable students to investigate the practical application of theories they learn in the classroom in a range of vocational contexts. We expect all students to demonstrate a high level of motivation and have the capacity for hard work. Sixth Form work is demanding, and students are expected to take increased responsibility for their own learning. BTEC Business assesses a wide range of business topics and students are expected to take an active interest in current business affairs, applying the theoretical principles and models discussed in the classroom and contextualising with application to the modern business environment. Students are required to conduct primary research with a number of businesses to successfully complete the course.