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Somerset College

Certificate/ Subsidiary Diploma/ Extended Diploma/ Diploma in Business


  • Business
  • FE
  • 3
  • 2 Years (FT)
  • 1 term / 1 year / 2 years
  • Somerset College
  • S28
  • FT
  • College-based
  • September 2012
  • Direct to the College

Description

There are four core units:
• The Business Environment
• Business Resources
• Introduction to marketing
• Communication Business

These will be chosen from:

  • Starting a small business
  • Website Design strategy
  • Visual Merchandising in Retail
  • Business Project Management
  • Understanding Health and Safety in the Workplace
  • Business Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Creative Product Promotion
  • Market Research in Business
  • Internet Merketing in Business
  • Human Resource Management in Business
  • Developing Teams in Business
  • Recruitment and selection in business
  • Understanding Retailing
  • The Impact of Communications
  • Managing a Business event
  • Aspects of Contract and Business Laws

Teaching and Assessment

The majority of the assignments will be assessed internally and graded by tutors.

Career Opportunities

To develop your skills and knowledge further you could progress onto our Foundation or Honours Degree in Business.

Alternatively you could seek employment in your chosen business specialism such as Finance, Human Resources or Marketing.

 

Entry Requirements

5 A* to C GCSE passes, including English and Maths or First Diploma, in a related subject.

Contact

For further guidance and advice contact the Careers team on 01823 366 331, or email enquiries@somerset.ac.uk