What You Will Pay
Please contact Student Services on 0345 155 2020 for pricing information.
Want to launch a career in the Management and Administration sector? This course is ideal if you want to gain a thorough understanding of business management while gaining practical experience.
Combining academic study with at least 45 days of work experience, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of business operations and management – with experience to go alongside it!
This is a great foundation for higher-level qualifications or apprenticeships in business management and administration, or for entering employment.
What you’ll learn
You’ll understand and develop the key skills to manage and improve your performance, so that you’re prepared for a range of roles within the business sector. The course has been developed in collaboration with employers, so you can guarantee that you’re learning the latest, most relevant business practices.
With a focus on the essential topics, you'll learn about business organisation, change management, communication, professional audiences and quality and compliance, before specialising in team leadership/management.
Topics will include:
With a work placement of at least 45 days, you’ll apply your knowledge in a real-world setting and see how businesses really work. You’ll have a unique opportunity to work on live projects tailored to your chosen path and learn in-demand and up-to-date skills.
Alongside insights from industry professionals, you’ll enhance your understanding of the business world and build a solid foundation for your future.
Highlights
You can look forward to:
Assessment
Assessment will be through a combination of examinations, an employer set project and practical assignments. This will all contribute to you being able to demonstrate knowledge and skills throughout this area of study.
Anything else?
As well as learning the theory, you’ll have an industry placement of at least 315 hours, that is related to the business sector.
You will have support whilst at college to arrange this, but it is advised to start thinking about it before your course starts.
Typical Entry Criteria
Age Criteria: Under 19
Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.
Applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.
All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.
Upon completion you may want to progress on to our HNC in Business (Management), apply for higher education or progress onto an apprenticeship or employment.
If you would like to apply for this course, please add it to your shortlist. You may then add further courses to your shortlist or continue to complete your application.
Please contact Student Services on 0345 155 2020 for pricing information.
Studying for a business qualification gives you transferable skills that are desired by many industries and professions. You can go on to train as an accountant, manager, marketer, events coordinator or business administrator, and even develop the crucial skills needed to run your own business.
You’ll find that our range of business pathways allow you to explore and learn about a variety of business skills, before choosing a specialist area to suit your interests and future career goals. If you’re interested in events management, human resources, management, marketing, retail or social media, we have a business pathway to suit.
Gloucestershire College is connected to a number of businesses and throughout the year you will get the chance to see how real businesses operate. Previous work-related activities have included trips to Amazon and Sky headquarters and business planning with RBS.
Check the progress of your application and find out everything you need to know about the application and enrolment process at GC.