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.
At least five GCSE grades 9 to 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics. You do not need to have studied Business Studies at GCSE in order to take as an option.
The course is assessed through coursework. This will take the form of assignments for each unit of study. There are no examinations. These assignments will be assessed through a range of tasks including report writing, role play, presentations and creating displays. Each unit studied is graded at Pass (E), Merit (C), Distinction (A) or Distinction + (A*).
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Sydenham Drive, Leamington Spa, CV31 1QH |
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.
At least five GCSE grades 9 to 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics. You do not need to have studied Business Studies at GCSE in order to take as an option.
The course is assessed through coursework. This will take the form of assignments for each unit of study. There are no examinations. These assignments will be assessed through a range of tasks including report writing, role play, presentations and creating displays. Each unit studied is graded at Pass (E), Merit (C), Distinction (A) or Distinction + (A*).