The qualification enables students to explore a variety of business disciplines, enabling progression to either higher education and/or employment in the business sector. This is a practical, work-related course, which develops the necessary skills, knowledge, and understanding to provide a comprehensive and globally recognized education. You will be required to use real businesses for your coursework. Students benefit from the opportunity to meet business leaders in conjunction with some trips organized during the year to relate their learning to the world outside of College. You will often work in small groups and you may well be required to present your findings to the rest of the group. Excellent attendance is necessary to complete the course. All 16–18-year-olds are required to complete a minimum of 1 week’s work placement (35 hours) * at a time agreed by your department head. *Exact number of hours required will depend on the level of course you are enrolled in. The course comprises 13 Units (6 Units in Year 1 and 7 Units in Year 2) and the range is very wide, including both core Units and those designed to facilitate more specialist study. The Units of study cover a range of topics such as: • Finance • Marketing (including Digital Marketing) • Event Management • International Business • Business Management • Market Research
5 GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) including English and Maths or BTEC Level 2 Diploma/BTEC Level 2 Certificate/Extended Merit/Distinction, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification, at Merit or Distinction level including GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths. Students over 19 without these qualifications, but with relevant work experience, will be considered for the course. All applicants will have an interview and applicants may also be required to take a literacy and numeracy assessment. You must also be very interested in current affairs and the business world.
The majority of the course is continuously assessed through assignments, involving practical project tasks and case studies. In some subjects, there will also be external assessments.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Gatton Point, London Road, Redhill, RH1 2JX |
The qualification enables students to explore a variety of business disciplines, enabling progression to either higher education and/or employment in the business sector. This is a practical, work-related course, which develops the necessary skills, knowledge, and understanding to provide a comprehensive and globally recognized education. You will be required to use real businesses for your coursework. Students benefit from the opportunity to meet business leaders in conjunction with some trips organized during the year to relate their learning to the world outside of College. You will often work in small groups and you may well be required to present your findings to the rest of the group. Excellent attendance is necessary to complete the course. All 16–18-year-olds are required to complete a minimum of 1 week’s work placement (35 hours) * at a time agreed by your department head. *Exact number of hours required will depend on the level of course you are enrolled in. The course comprises 13 Units (6 Units in Year 1 and 7 Units in Year 2) and the range is very wide, including both core Units and those designed to facilitate more specialist study. The Units of study cover a range of topics such as: • Finance • Marketing (including Digital Marketing) • Event Management • International Business • Business Management • Market Research
5 GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) including English and Maths or BTEC Level 2 Diploma/BTEC Level 2 Certificate/Extended Merit/Distinction, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification, at Merit or Distinction level including GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths. Students over 19 without these qualifications, but with relevant work experience, will be considered for the course. All applicants will have an interview and applicants may also be required to take a literacy and numeracy assessment. You must also be very interested in current affairs and the business world.
The majority of the course is continuously assessed through assignments, involving practical project tasks and case studies. In some subjects, there will also be external assessments.