Whether you choose to study A levels or one of our vocational pathways with work placement options, or see yourself as the next ‘Apprentice’, our wide range of business courses provide you with the tools you need to operate effectively in a variety of business roles, and help you realise your full potential.
6SAAC AS/A level Accounting
How do businesses make profit? How are financial decisions made? How do businesses monitor their success? What are the social consequences of key financial decisions? How do businesses plan and control their activities? These are some of the issues that are covered by this course which aims to develop skills in financial, cost and management accounting. Financial Management and planning are the backbone of all businesses and a sound understanding of accounting is a key asset to anyone aspiring to a career in business.
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6SABS AS/A level Business Studies
This course is designed to give you a critical understanding of the world of business. The course covers the following areas: Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Business Strategy and the External Influences Affecting Firms. At AS level the course focus is on the issues involved in setting up and operating a small business. It looks at the research and plannning required for a successful business start-up and examines how existing businesses might improve their effectiveness. At A2 level the course focus is on larger firms and is concerned with strategic issues affecting business success, as well as the business external environment and managing change. Assessment is by written examination. A good understanding of business organisations and issues is a key asset to a career progression in most fields.
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6SAEC AS/A level Economics
This course involves a study of the workings of the economy. We look at the Operation of Markets and the Sources of Market Failure. The course also covers the problems that confront the economy as a whole including Unemployment, Inflation, Economic Growth and the Environment. We study and evaluate the policies that may be used to deal with these issues. In the second year there are opportunities to specialise in areas such as Transport Economics and the Global Economy. Assessment is by examination.
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6SAEB AS/A level Economics & Business
This course uses an investigative approach to combine elements of Economics and Business Studies. It is designed to give you an understanding of the working of the economy and the nature and the problems of business. The content of the course is grouped around questions which provide a focus for investigation. These include: Why do people go into business? How businesses are affected by the economy? How the government tries to control the economy? What is the impact of globalisation on the UK economy? The course is practical and applied, using real examples and experiences. Assessment is by examination.
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6ABA Apprenticeship in Business Administration
For those who deal with administrative duties and procedures, this includes units of the Administration NVQ Level 2 to best suit your job role. You also take a technical certificate in Administration and the Workplace and Key Skills in Application of Number and Communication. You work with a tutor/assessor who will guide you and give you feedback. You work through support material and complete assessments for each unit. Your assessor will visit you at work every two weeks. S/he will be flexible and fit in with the needs of your employer and with your job requirements.
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6ABAA Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration
On an advanced Business Administration Apprenticeship you will be able to develop the supervisory skills and experience required for today's modern business environment whilst already working within a supervisory role. NVQ3 topics include: planning, organising and monitoring work, researching, preparing and supplying information, supervising and training staff, plus Key Skills and Technical Certificate.
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6ACS Apprenticeship in Customer Service
For those who deal with people and the process of customer service, this includes units of the Customer Service NVQ Level 2 to best suit your job role. You also take a technical certificate in customer service and the workplace and Key Skills in Application of Number and Communication. You work with a tutor/assessor who will guide you and give you feedback. You work through support material and complete assessments for each unit. Your assessor will visit you at work every two weeks. S/he will be flexible and fit in with the needs of your employer and with your job.
6ACSA Advanced Apprenticeship in Customer Service
The Advanced Apprenticeship in Customer Service will provide you with a range of excellent skills in many areas and can provide specialised training in Reception, Business Administration, Retail and IT specific to your job role, giving you valuable nationally recognised qualifications whilst working within a supervisory role. NVQ3 topics include; organising the delivery of good customer service, applying risk assessments to customer service, processing customer service complaints and leading a team to develop their customer service approaches, plus Key Skills and Technical Certificate. The Advanced Apprenticeship will provide you with an excellent opportunity to progress in your career, giving you valuable nationally recognised qualifications.
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6AR Apprenticeship in Retail
For those who work in a retail environment, this includes units of the Retail NVQ Level 2 to best suit your job role. You also take a technical certificate in Retail operations and the workplace and Key Skills in Application of Number and Communication. You work with a tutor/assessor who will guide you and give you feedback. You work through support material and complete assessments for each unit. Your assessor will visit you at work every two weeks. S/he will be flexible and fit in with the needs of your employer and with your job requirements.
6AWS Apprenticeship in Warehousing and Storage
For those who work in a warehousing environment, this includes units of the Distribution and Warehousing NVQ Level 2 to best suit your job role. You also take a technical certificate in Distribution and Warehousing and Key Skills in Application of Number and Communication. You work with a tutor/assessor who will guide you and give you feedback. You work through support material and complete assessments for each unit. Your assessor will visit you at work every two weeks. S/he will be flexible and fit in with the needs of your employer and with your job requirements.
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6SO2BA Award in Administration (Business Professional) - level 2
Are you looking for skills that will get you employment when you leave college or university? Look no further than the Award in Administration. Be a step ahead and gain the skills to present college or university work to a professional standard. A great opportunity for those students who have not yet decided whether to go to university or work after college.
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6C2DB EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC Diploma - Business
This one year vocational couse is for students who wish to take an initial qualification and follow careers in one of the many sectors of business employment. In addition the BTEC First Diploma qualification provides progression opportunities to a range of higher level courses e.g. BTEC Nationals and A Levels.
http://www.brock.ac.uk/course/6C2DB/s:6C2DB/
6C3DB EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Business
A course designed to give you an understanding of business organisations and the markets they serve. This will be valuable background information in your working life and particularly relevant for anyone involved in management or business. The BTEC National Diploma is equivalent to 3 A levels, the Certificate 2 A levels, and the Award 1 A level.
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6C3EDB EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business
These courses are designed to give you an understanding of business organisations and the markets they serve. This will be valuable background information in your working life and particularly relevant for anyone involved in management or business. The BTEC Extended Diploma is equivalent to 3 A levels, the Diploma 2 A levels, and the Subsidiary 1 A level.
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6C3SDB EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Business
This award can be taken over one year combining with 3 AS levels or another BTEC programme. It is particularly suitable for students who are unclear about their future career plans and keeps the door open for direct entry to the work place or for going on to higher education. The course is a combination of theory and the practical skills that employers are looking for.
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6SOCBCHE Entry level Certificate in Business Chinese
For learners interested in picking up practical, conversational skills that can be used in a commercial environment. In a short period of time, learners will be able to develop a basic proficiency in the language, as the course introduces only relevant vocabulary and sentence structures. Listening and speaking skills are emphasised rather than reading and writing skills. Learners will have maximum support - a multimedia and online version of the course is available to learners at all times.
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6C2NCB NVQ 2 Certificate in Business and Administration
This course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and practical experience to work in an administrative or secretarial capacity in any organisation. It covers all aspects of administration plus the chance to gain recognised OCR qualifications in text, word processing and audio, with an opportunity to take subjects such as legal text processing, medical word processing and business presentations. You will also take an IT qualification which will include using databases and spreadsheets. There may also be an opportunity to take an additional GCSE subject. The NVQ is a work based qualification and is achieved through working both in the College's Business Centre and Business.
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