Please be aware that your initial application will be linked to the Foundation Business Pathway. Students will complete a six-week induction programme. At the end of this, you’ll be enrolled on the most appropriate course for you.
Business Level 1 is an integrated programme that introduces aspects of business development and finance.
What you'll learn
The programme has been designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of the business sector. It’s an integrated programme that introduces aspects of business development and finance and may have work experience incorporated.
You will study and gain qualifications in English and maths – the skills that are essential to progress in a business environment, either to the next level of study or in employment. This will also help you to complete your assessed course work. In addition, the programme includes a strong focus on developing your ICT skills.
This programme develops technical and employability skills such as making presentations, working in groups and working individually. The core subjects are business purposes, business organisations, financial forecasting for business and people in organisations. Other key areas covered are personal finance, interpersonal skills and customer service. You will develop research skills, become a more independent learner and gain knowledge and understanding which will enable you to meet all kinds of challenges in your future career. You will start to take a case study approach to studying organisations.
Progression
You can progress to Business Level 2.
Entry requirements
You need to have 4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above including English and maths.
