Business – Management
Course Information
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Business
- Qualification T Level
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 3
- Location Victoria House
- Course Length 2 years
Overview
This qualification will give you breadth of knowledge and understanding across the management and administration sector, but also equips you with the necessary occupational and core skills and behaviours to succeed in the industry. This course is aimed at learners who wish to progress into a career in Team Leadership/Management. First year assessments come in the form of two externally set exams and a project designed by a panel of top business firms and assessment experts. In Year 2, you will do a project in stages throughout the year.
You will work with one of our Industry Placement Liaison Officers and your tutor to find an industry placement that is right for you and your interests, and to set objectives with you.
Who is this course for?
Choose this course if you want to gain practical industry experience within business and want to develop your business acumen to lead you onto your next steps.
- What you will study
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On this course you will:
- Understand business contexts and the external environments they operate within
- Learn how to recognise drivers for organisational change and reasons to continuously improve
- Use a range of project methodologies and tools to initiate, plan, execute and close/evaluate business improvement projects when planning for or responding to the business environments and needs
- Undertake a substantial industry placement. You will complete a minimum of 315 hours of placement with an employer to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours
- Assessment
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Students will be assessed in the form of externally set exams and a substantial project in year 1 and their grade will be A* – E.
In year 2 there will be a specialist project which will be graded Distinction* – Pass
These grades will then be combined to give an overall T level grade of Distinction* – Pass
- Entry Requirements
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You will need six GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. Learners progressing from a T Level Foundation course will need a good Merit profile, along with English Language and Maths GCSE at grade 4 or above.
Progression and careers
You can progress directly into work in the management and administration sector or develop skills further by proceeding on to our Foundation Degree in Business, or university, or a Degree apprenticeship.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do the placement hours work?
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Each student must complete 315 hours of work placement and this will consist of 1 day a week at an employer where they will gain knowledge, skills and behaviours.
- How long does the placement last?
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The placement will last approximately 1 year if completed every week and with a 2 week block placement at the end of year 1.
- What employers have you worked with so far?
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We have students placed at the council, NHS and local businesses.
- How is the T level graded?
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In year 1 students will be given a grade A* – E, this is based on 2 paper exams and a project.
In year 2 they will be given a grade Distinction* – Pass which will be based on a specialised project.These grades are then combined to end up with a grade Distinction* – Pass.
- How do the combined grades compare to A Levels?
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A Distinction on a T Level is equivalent to 3 A’s at A Level.
A Merit is equivalent to 3 B’s and a Pass equivalent to 3 C’s.
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How to apply
Ready to start your journey?
Applying is straightforward:
1) Complete our online application form
2) Submit your GCSE results or predicted grades
3) Attend an interview
4) Receive your offer and enrol
What our students think?
“I have enjoyed learning about customer service, it was interesting to understand how to deal with people and it helps improve your social skills. I picked Business because it’s a good course for lots of different jobs and excellent business knowledge is something lots of employers will look for.” Read more >
“I really enjoy College life. Learning and being able to spend time with people your own age, who also love the subjects that you do, is great. I would like to go to university to study Architecture.” Read more >
“In classes there are lots of fun activities and good examples which help you to learn faster. I really enjoy the finance and accounting side of Business and I would like to work in a bank in future.” Read more >
“I am hoping to study Business and Economics at university. The Business A Level course makes you really think about what is going on in the world and it is all really relevant. You evaluate a lot of different scenarios and analyse data as well. There is a lot of independent work but we have... Read more >
“Business A Level is very versatile and applies to lots of career paths and is always useful. The class is really good and informative, and our teacher is amazing. One day I would like to run my own business, possibly in sports. I plan to go to university next year. I would 100% recommend Exeter... Read more >
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