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Explore exciting opportunities and build skills you can take forward for a career in companies of any size and in any sector. You’ll be taught by a skilled team of staff eager to pass on their professional knowledge and experience. Central to the course is learning to research, work independently and participating in practical workshops.

  • Entry Criteria

    You'll need 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language and maths.

    Don't meet the grades? Take a look at the Level 1 Diploma in Business for a great foundation in business and management. You will be able to progress to the Level 2 upon successful completion.

  • What will I study?

    This course will develop the knowledge and skills crucial for success in business. Develop your communication skills, team working and time management.

    You will study a range of subjects including:


    • Enterprise in the business world - know how trends and the current business environment may impact a business
    • Principles of marketing - explore how businesses use market research to make marketing decisions
    • Introducing law and consumer rights - investigate civil law, criminal law and their courts and personnel
    • Business online - explore business activity online and investigate the uses and features of websites
    • Finance for business - understand the costs involved in business and how businesses make a profit
    • Recruitment, selection and employment - learn about job roles, functional areas in business and produce documentation for specific job roles
    • Promoting a brand

  • Future Prospects

    Progress to the Level 3 Diploma in subjects including Business, Computing or Travel and Tourism. Alternatively, move onto a career in sales, buying, finance or administration.

    For more information visit the National Careers Service.

Why Study Business?

Studying business will open the doors to a vast amount of careers in the complex and dynamic business world. Gain strong real-world knowledge and skills required to help you enter the industry, across a variety of disciplines, including HR, event management, law and marketing. Whether you want to be part of a team or be your own boss, this course will give you the critical thinking and problem-solving skills, to help you kick-start your own business.