Entry Requirements

GCSE grade 5 in Maths and English Language.

Exam Board Specification

What you will study

An introduction into how to become an entrepreneur and study finance. This will give you knowledge of

  • Increasing profits
  • Recruiting
  • Managing employees
  • Operations management
  • Marketing topics

The assessment of multinational firms such as Apple and Google exploring:

  • Financial strategies
  • Competitive strategies
  • Operational strategies
  • HR strategies
Student sat at desk in class

Assessments

Examinations at the end of year two (No coursework)

Course Support

Dynamic and engaging classes delivered by experienced staff
• Additional tutorials to enhance knowledge
• Regular revision sessions before exams
• ‘Stretch and Challenge’ activities such as workshops, interview practice etc
• Department ‘Careers corner

Enrichment Activities

  • Trips and visits in the UK and abroad eg Jaguar Land Rover and Paris trips
  • Workshops with industry professionals
  • University visits to Manchester Business School
  • Workshops and seminars with KPMG

Progression

Our students go on to study a wide range of courses at university all over the UK and beyond. Most universities have a Business School. There are Business courses and more focused courses, such as in Finance, Management or Marketing. However, many degrees will mix Business with other disciplines, such as Languages, Economics and Law.

two students sat in classroom

Career Opportunities

This course leads to endless career options some of which include Economics, Law, Accountancy, Leisure & Tourism, Media Retail,
Hospitality Human Resources, Marketing Sales Management

Carmel College Business Students stood next to a Range Rover in the showroom.

Entry Requirements

GCSE grade 5 in Maths and English Language.

Exam Board Specification