Vocational Business

This qualification is designed for both vocational and academic learners who wish to develop a business career. The course has been designed specifically to cater to learners wishing to either study business at university and/or to equip students with the skills required for full-time apprenticeships and future employment in the business industry.

Students will develop an understanding of how businesses are constructed and how areas of the business must coordinate together as part of a team, for example; Human Resources, Marketing, Finance & Accounts, Economics, Law, Business Management, Event Management, and Sales.

Students are encouraged to work and operate like young professionals within a business setting and working environment. Learning is developed via class discussions, business guests, visits, and business meetings. You will also have the opportunity to visit local, national, and even international, business settings.

Exam Board

OCR

Assessment

66% Exam/33% Coursework

Entry Criteria

A Merit in OCR Level 2 Business/BTEC Level 2 Business, or Grade 4 at GCSE Business, English and Maths and at least Grade 4 in three related GCSEs.

Notes

OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 in Business is equivalent to 1 x A Level and achieves UCAS Points.

Careers

•Vocational and academic University Business degrees.

• Business degrees combined with subjects such as, Law, Psychology, Media, Engineering, English, Maths and languages.

• Apprenticeships in Business

• Full time employment in business – areas such as, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Customer Service, Events Management, Human Resources, Production, Administration and retail.

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