There will also be a focus on study techniques which develop skills in writing essays, reports and preparing for exams.  Trips and visits are organised with local employers to help you apply the knowledge you will gain in the classroom. This course is designed to cover a variety of Business topics including but not limited to:

• Exploring Business
• Managing an Event
• Recruitment and Selection
• Investigating Retail Business

Units are assessed through a variety of methods including coursework and external examination for:

• Developing a Marketing Campaign
• Personal and Business Finance

The course programme is designed to include both theory and hands on experience of business through guest speakers, trips, and work-based experience to ensure the students gain a realistic and all-round understanding of Business.

At the end of this year, you will have the opportunity to progress onto the second year of the course, topping up to achieve a qualification worth the equivalent of 3 A levels. Students who study this course have opportunities to move on after the second year to university, employment, or higher apprenticeships in Business.