Business topics include:
- Finding a business in your local area
- Branding a product
- Recording income and expenditure
- Communicating with customers and
- Presenting a business idea.
You will also undertake units in personal development such as being organised, developing a personal progression plan and researching a topic. Alongside this, you will be completing an Enterprise Project which focuses on sustainability
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Entry requirements
A minimum of 3 grade 2's at GCSEs or a ESOL Entry 3 certificate. You will have a College interview and references may be taken up.
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Who is the course for?
This course is for those wishing to develop skills to start a career in the business sector.
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Study methods
Full-time attendance with lectures, group work, assignments, presentations and workshops.
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How is the course assessed?
Assessment is 100% course work. This may include assignments, class tests, reports, role play and presentations. The English and Mathematics elements are examination based.
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More information
This course is supported by a number of organisations and employers including the Institute of Grocery Distribution and the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce.
This course is particularly suitable for learners with special educational needs/mental health needs due to the expertise of the teaching team. This course is also a suitable programme for those learners who have recently been home schooled and are looking for a return to education. -
Where Next – Job Opportunities
Into employment in a junior role in business, retail or administration
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Where Next – Further Studies
BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Business or OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Business Administration
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How to apply
To apply for a course choose one of these methods:
>> Online - click the Apply Now button, fill out the form and submit
>>Post - download an application form here , or use the form in the prospectus. Fill it out and return it to:
Student Records/Admissions, Uxbridge College, Park Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1NQ.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
