Business Studies

Course summary

The course is a vocational qualification lasting 2 years and will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of working within a business. You will be encouraged to learn through practical tasks, so will participate in real-life business activities such as running and managing your own event, taking part in job interviews and conducting your own market research. You will also investigate the different types of businesses and how effective their marketing strategies are. You will also investigate different communication methods within a business and understand the importance of employing suitable people. As part of the course we will look to visit a range of organisations and bring in outside speakers to allow you to apply your learning to real examples.