Business Studies

Course summary

The business world places a high value on the ability to research, analyse and evaluate information in order to make considered decisions and you will have the opportunity to gain these vital skills. Alongside this, you will develop practical employability skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, and to manage your time effectively. You will cover a range of key business topics including: • How businesses evolve from small start-ups to large multinational organisations; • Different business types and how the choice of business type might affect the objectives that are set; • The internal workings of businesses, including their internal structure and how different functional areas work together; • External constraints under which a business must operate, such as legal, financial and ethical factors. The Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business is a mix of exams and coursework over the 2 years.