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Course code
Y817
Attendance
Full time
Duration
2 years to achieve the full qualification
Intake
September only
Ideal for all budding entrepreneurs, our industry-led Business courses provide the opportunity to study all the different aspects of business, as well as improve your employability skills.
You will develop exceptional organisational and time management skills in order to meet regular coursework deadlines, communication skills to help you work in teams as well as complete independent research, and study skills that will be essential for higher education or the workplace.
You will have the opportunity to take part in fundraising events, entrepreneurial events, sport and fitness activities, course related study visits and careers events.
The topics studied on this course are:
- Business environment (Exam)
- Working in business (Exam)
- Business decisions (Exam)
- Customers and communication
- Marketing and market research
- Human Resources
- Economics for business
- Accounting concepts
- Change management
- Principles of project management
- Responsible business practices
- International business
- Delivering a business project
- Plus two further subjects
40% of the units are externally assessed (exams). The other 60% are internally assessed coursework made up of written assignments, role play/group work, presentations and discussions.
Future career opportunities may include:
- Purchasing Manager
- Marketing Professional
- Business Owner
- Manager
- Entrepreneur
There may be additional costs for coursework study visits.
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
- Commitment
- Collaboration
- Confidence
- Resilience
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
For Level 3 Business: 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including Maths and English Language) OR GCSE 9-4 in Maths & English Language and a Merit on the Level 2 Business Course.
As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.
These may include:
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Gaming Hub
- Music Club
- Pride Club
- Student Ambassador Scheme
- A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
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