Business Studies

Course summary

Both courses in Business are a nationally recognized qualification equivalent to one A-levels. This is designed to be taken with 2 other subject choices, which may be other Single award vocational offers or A levels. This makes the combined package worth the equivalent of three A-levels. The Extended certificate in Business provides learners with the opportunity to develop a comprehensive range of business skills and personal attributes that will allow them to gain employment in business or to go on to higher study at university. The compulsory core modules develop in learners an understanding of the business environment, the management of resources, marketing and communication – all fundamental to the success of business organizations. The optional units the develop specialist skills in a particular area of Business. Learners will produce individual reports, although much of the work will be done in groups.