Course code: 2546
Course type: Full time
Duration: 1 year
Level: 2
Site: Station Plaza
Start date: September 2012

Are you the next Apprentice? Do you want to run your own business or work in a large organisation and develop your business skills? Maybe you want to join the growing financial services market? This course will help you gain practical skills in selling and marketing, running business projects and managing budgets with a competitive edge, to make learning fun and exciting. All tutors and external speakers have practical business skills, and visits are at the heart of this exciting new programme. The emphasis of the programme is to improve your skills with a real focus on the business world – to help you meet your aspirations whether they are running your own successful business or working within a large organisation.

What do I need?

Two grade Ds in English and Maths and two grade Es at GCSE or relevant level 1 qualification. Satisfactory completion of your existing studies.

How will I be assessed?

This is a coursework based qualification, and you will be assessed through assignments.

What will I learn?

Administration, IT and communications, finance, law, HR, accounting, marketing, customer-handling and enterprise.

What are my career opportunities?

Straight into work, or further study at level 3..

Further Study?

BTEC Extended Diploma in Business

Are there any extra costs?

A fee of £25 is required at enrolment to meet the cost of course visits.