Course Guide 2017-18
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LEVEL 2<br />
DIPLOMA<br />
IN BUSINESS<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
LEVEL 2<br />
DIPLOMA IN<br />
ADMINISTRATION<br />
(BUSINESS<br />
PROFESSIONAL)<br />
LEVEL 3<br />
DIPLOMA<br />
IN BUSINESS<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
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AGE: 19+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
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This course will develop your knowledge and<br />
understanding of business in general. You<br />
will be given the opportunity to work with<br />
businesses on projects and participate on a<br />
work placement.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Marketing<br />
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Business Purposes & Organisations<br />
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Financial Forecasting<br />
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Personal Selling<br />
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Online Business<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Written assignments<br />
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Exams<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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2—4 GCSEs grade A* — D (including English<br />
and Maths), or equivalent<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
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Level 3 Extended Business course<br />
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Team Leadership course<br />
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Employment in business, administration<br />
or retail<br />
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Level 2 or Level 3 apprenticeship<br />
DID YOU<br />
KNOW<br />
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This professional course will help develop<br />
your knowledge and skills in Business<br />
Administration. You will cover a range of<br />
topics including business communication<br />
and communicating with customers.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Written Business Communication<br />
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Career Planning in Administration<br />
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Communicating with Customers<br />
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Team Working<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Written assignments<br />
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Exams<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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2—4 GCSEs grade A* — D (including English),<br />
or equivalent<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
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Extended Diploma in Business<br />
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Employment in office administration, retail,<br />
marketing or customer service<br />
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Level 2 or Level 3 apprenticeship<br />
IN WEST LONDON THERE ARE CURRENTLY 32,261<br />
MANAGERS AND DIRECTORS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED<br />
IN RETAIL AND WHOLESALE, AND THIS IS EXPECTED<br />
TO INCREASE BY 2.6% OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS<br />
This advanced course in business will<br />
develop your in-depth knowledge and<br />
understanding of the business world. You<br />
will explore a range of areas of business<br />
including marketing, management and<br />
events.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Exploring Business<br />
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Developing a Marketing Campaign<br />
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Personal & Business Finance<br />
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Managing an Event<br />
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International Business<br />
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Principles of Management<br />
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Business Decision Making<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Written assignments<br />
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Exams<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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4 GCSEs grade A* — C (including English and<br />
Maths), or equivalent<br />
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International students need to have IELTS 5.5,<br />
or equivalent<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
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Apply for a Foundation or BA degree course at<br />
university<br />
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Apply for an HND in Business or Hospitality<br />
»»<br />
Start your own business<br />
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Apply for an internship, Level 3 apprenticeship<br />
or entry level job at a large company<br />
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BUSINESS<br />
ACTON | EALING | HAMMERSMITH | SOUTHALL
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