Course Profile
The course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to develop the skills and knowledge for a successful career in the Business Sector. You will learn and practice professionalism, gain confidence and a clear understanding of the fundamentals of business, enabling you to progress your career in this sector.
The content has been designed to give you the opportunities to develop your transferable skills including, teamwork, problem-solving, thinking and independent study skills. This course will enable you to progress to higher education or employment in the Business Sector.
Course Content
You will study a wide range of units that will allow you to deepen your understanding of the business sector. The mandatory units include key topics such as:
• Business Environments
• Finance
• Marketing
• International Business
• Management
Unit 1: Exploring Business
You will study the purposes of different businesses, their structure, the effort of the external environment, and how they need to be dynamic and innovative to survive.
Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign
Development of skills relating to, and an understanding of, how a marketing campaign is developed.
Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance
The purpose and importance of personal and business finance is where you will start. Then you will develop the skills and knowledge needed to understand, analyse and prepare financial information.
Unit 4: Managing an Event
You will work as part of a small group to plan, coordinate and manage a business or social enterprise event and evaluate the skills gained.
Unit 5: International Business
Understanding how UK businesses develop strategies to trade globally is the aim. You will also consider the factors that influence the implementation of these strategies.
Unit 6: Principles of Management
You understand how the role of management and leadership in the workplace contributes towards business success and you will examine how businesses adapt their approaches to management in response to challenges in their environment.
The range of optional units will allow you to personalise this course to your needs while broadening and expanding your knowledge. It helps you to focus on your career aspirations by giving you insight into the areas you could potentially specialise in after completing the course.