Business and Accounts

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Our Business and Accounts courses are broad qualifications that can lead into a huge range of career paths in many business areas such as: human resources, marketing, accounting, retail and sales.

Our work-related courses combine a mixture of lectures, practical sessions and industry talks and trips to give you in-depth knowledge of your chosen subject. You’ll be learning in our brand new City Hub and you’ll develop skills to kick-start your future career.

Work experience opportunities will help you to achieve successful employment when you complete your course.

That’s not all – our tutors also have lots of industry experience, so they are the right people to help prepare you for a successful career in business.

Careers in Business, Accounts and Management

There is no better time to start developing the skills that could lead to exciting careers all over the world.

Whatever your ambition we can help you along your way. Our business courses are a great introduction to the corporate world and cover many of the elements which you may want to pursue as a specialist later; such as finance, sales, marketing and strategy.

Available Courses

Business (Level 2 BTEC First Certificate) - Full-time

Course Area:

Business and Accounts

Student Type:

16 - 18 | 19+ student

Course Type:

Full-time FE course

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Business (Level 3 Foundation Diploma) - Full-time

Course Area:

Business and Accounts

Student Type:

16 - 18 | 19+ student

Course Type:

Full-time FE course

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IT and Business (BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate) - Full-time

Course Area:

Business and Accounts

Student Type:

16 - 18 | 19+ student

Course Type:

Full-time FE course

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AAT Certificate in Accounting (Level 2) - Part-time

Course Area:

Business and Accounts

Student Type:

19+ student

Course Type:

Part-time FE course

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AAT Diploma in Accounting (Level 3) - Part-time

Course Area:

Business and Accounts

Student Type:

19+ student

Course Type:

Part-time FE course

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AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting (Level 4) - Part-time

Course Area:

Business and Accounts

Student Type:

19+ student

Course Type:

Part-time FE course

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Careers

Business Associate Professionals

Earnings

£23,351

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Administration and Office Work

People in these occupations administrate facilities and personnel, keep records, and provide administrative assistance and secretarial work.

Business Management

People in these occupations manage organisations and operations, formulate business strategies, and consult on policy.

Business Sales Executives

Earnings

£27,845

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Marketing and Sales

People in these occupations conduct market research, create advertising content, sell goods, services, or property, and provide customer support.

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Management Consultants and Business Analysts

Earnings

£38,430

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Business Management

People in these occupations manage organisations and operations, formulate business strategies, and consult on policy.

Skills

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Earnings

£34,462

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Administration and Office Work

People in these occupations administrate facilities and personnel, keep records, and provide administrative assistance and secretarial work.

Business Management

People in these occupations manage organisations and operations, formulate business strategies, and consult on policy.

Business and Related Research Professionals

Earnings

£30,781

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Public Services

People in these occupations administrate government programmes and services, work in the justice system, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Administration and Office Work

People in these occupations administrate facilities and personnel, keep records, and provide administrative assistance and secretarial work.

Business Management

People in these occupations manage organisations and operations, formulate business strategies, and consult on policy.

Marketing and Sales

People in these occupations conduct market research, create advertising content, sell goods, services, or property, and provide customer support.

Skills

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Sales Accounts and Business Development Managers

Earnings

£53,057

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Business Management

People in these occupations manage organisations and operations, formulate business strategies, and consult on policy.

Marketing and Sales

People in these occupations conduct market research, create advertising content, sell goods, services, or property, and provide customer support.

Retailing and Wholesaling

People in these occupations sell goods and services to customers or businesses.

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Business and Financial Project Management Professionals

Earnings

£42,366

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Public Services

People in these occupations administrate government programmes and services, work in the justice system, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Accounting and Finance

People in these occupations prepare and record accounts of financial dealings within businesses and provide financial analysis, banking, credit, and investment services.

Business Management

People in these occupations manage organisations and operations, formulate business strategies, and consult on policy.

Marketing and Sales

People in these occupations conduct market research, create advertising content, sell goods, services, or property, and provide customer support.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Financial Accounts Managers

Earnings

£32,174

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Accounting and Finance

People in these occupations prepare and record accounts of financial dealings within businesses and provide financial analysis, banking, credit, and investment services.

Business Management

People in these occupations manage organisations and operations, formulate business strategies, and consult on policy.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Advertising Accounts Managers and Creative Directors

Earnings

£33,722

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Marketing and Sales

People in these occupations conduct market research, create advertising content, sell goods, services, or property, and provide customer support.

Art, Performance and Design

People in these occupations create art and fine craftwork, produce and perform plays and motion pictures, and design graphics and other products.

Skills

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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