Business Studies is one of the most interesting, relevant and varied subjects available. Whether you wish to be one of the 3 million people employed within the retail industry within the UK, work in marketing or be part of a project management team or a team of administrators, this course will help you to develop a greater knowledge and understanding of the business world and develop relevant skills for employment.
This course is designed to prepare you for employment in Business and provide you with a sound overview of working within a business environment. The Cambridge Technical provides opportunities to develop skills demanded by employers.
You will learn about the business environment, business resources and different aspects of business, such as marketing and communication.
The programme of study offers you the opportunity for a qualification to help you:
- prepare for further learning or training
- develop essential knowledge, transferable skills and personal skills in a subject area that interests you with the aim of enhancing your employability
- move into different areas of employment
- develop your knowledge and skills as part of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- achieve a nationally recognised vocational qualification
This course provides UCAS points towards university entrance.
Students have progressed onto posts in administration within both the public and the private sector, retail, marketing, accountancy and junior management positions, however, this course can lead to a number of positions across different sectors including Project Management, Human Resources, Banking and Customer Services.
Expectations
Students will need to be prepared for an intensive programme and to manage time effectively, attend regularly and meet deadlines for assessment.
Enrichment
Visits will be arranged to local businesses and guest speakers from industry will enable links to be made between different aspects of the course. Students have had success in working with local employers from Lakeside Shopping Village, Doncaster Council and with the Bank of England.
Have any further questions about the course? You can contact someone specifically by using the details below:
Jenny Tasker 01302 553649 jenny.tasker@don.ac.uk
Tracey Baker 01302 553650 tracey.baker@don.ac.uk
Key Information
Course Level
Level 3
Delivery
Full-Time
Duration
1 year
Awarding Body
OCR
You will also have the opportunity to extend your essential knowledge and tools for the world of work by further developing transferable skills such as planning, research and analysis, working with others and effective communication.
Units of Study
- The Business Environment
- Working in Business
- Enterprise Project
Your programme will also include Business Skills Development in relation to working with others, academic writing skills and employability skills. You will be expected to undertake some research and online work and assessment for the OCR qualification in your own time.
Assessment
Assessment will be carried out by externally set and externally marked exam and by completion of practical tasks.
You need five GCSEs or equivalent qualifications, which must include English and Maths at Grade 4 or better (Previously, A* to C).
Progression internally will be dependent on grades achieved, Course Leader feedback and an attendance record above 90%.
Financial Support
Depending on your situation, you may be able to access a range of financial support available.
Course Fees
UK
We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.
Please use the following links to make an application or enquiry about this course.