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Business
I want to be... e-business entrepreneur account manager administrator marketeer research assistant buyer retailer office manager business analyst customer services coordinator
How do I get there?
Level 1
BTEC L1 Vocational Studies - Business
BTEC L2 Extended Certificate in Business
BTEC L3 National Foundation Diploma / Extended Diploma in Business and Finance BTEC L3 National Foundation Diploma/Extended Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship BTEC L3 National Extended Diploma in Marketing for Business BTEC L3 National Foundation Diploma/Extended in Esports BTEC L3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport and Business
Foundation Degree in Business Management
BA (Hons) Business Management & Innovation
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Progress into employment We also offer apprenticeships in Business Administration, Customer Service and other related roles. To find out more go to page 182, see our Apprenticeship Guide or visit: www.oaklands.ac.uk/ apprenticeships
Progress into employment, a Higher Level Apprenticeship or University
Progress into employment or University
BTEC L1 Vocational Studies - Business BTEC L2 Extended Certificate in Business
Level Full Time
11 Year St Albans & Borehamwood Level Full Time
21 Year Welwyn Garden City
This course helps you improve your knowledge and build on your study skills so you are ready to undertake a Level 2 in a subject area of your choice. It combines practical activities as well as theory to give you an overview of a wide range of subjects.
What do I need? No formal entry qualifications.
What will I learn? l Being organised l Working with others l Researching a topic l Branding a product l Presenting a business idea l Contribute to running an event l Developing digital information using IT l Using digital communication technologies l Creating a spreadsheet to solve problems
What can I do next? You could go on to study or work in a range of fields including: l IT l Business l Health and Social Care l Public Services l Travel and Tourism l Sport Industries Develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the fundamental of business through exciting practical projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations and activities.
What do I need? Three GCSEs at Grade 3/D or above including English and Maths or a relevant BTEC Level 1 qualification.
What will I learn? l Enterprise in the business world l Finance for business l Principles of marketing l Using business documentation l Introducing retail business l Principles of customer care l Recruitment, selection and employment
What can I do next? This qualification provides a strong progression pathway into a number of roles within an organisation, which are transferable across all businesses. Alternatively you could progress on to a Level 3 qualification in Business or choose to move into an apprenticeship.
Our Level 3 Business couses offer excellent progression routes to university. We also offer an in house route into Higher Education through our L4 Partnership with University of Hertfordshire.
Level 3
Full Time 2 Years St Albans Welwyn Garden City Full Time 2 Years St Albans Welwyn Garden City
This course will give you an insight into some of the essential aspects of the business environment and an understanding of underpinning financial aspects.
What do I need? Four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English and Maths or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 course.
What will I learn? l Business and personal finance l Exploring business l Developing a marketing campaign l Managing an event l Effective management of personal debt l Recording financial transactions
What can I do next? Successful completion of the course can lead to progression into university to study accountancy or other financial disciplines. Other pathways are an accountancy apprenticeship which may include account management or tax specialist. This course will allow you to explore the process behind finding and developing new business opportunities and how to build on these with the intention of making them both successful and profitable.
What do I need? Four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English and Maths or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 course.
What will I learn? l Enterprise & entrepreneurs l Developing a marketing campaign l Personal and business finance l Launch and run an enterprise l Innovation and enterprises l Social enterprise
What can I do next? You could progress on to degree level studies or a Higher Apprenticeship in areas such as business administration, marketing, accounting, sales or enterprise, innovation and growth. This qualification will also give you the skills to enter the self-employed market.
Level 3
Level 3
Full Time 2 Years St Albans Welwyn Garden City
Marketing is an ever-changing and fast-paced industry and this qualification will help you learn, grow, and apply skills and experience suitable for the modern-day marketer that help deliver leads, drive sales and increase engagement across multiple platforms both digitally and offline.
What do I need? Four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English and Maths or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 course.
What will I learn? l Careers in marketing l Marketing principles l Customer communications l Applying digital marketing l Branding products and services l Generating customer loyalty l Marketing an event l Marketing research
What can I do next? You could progress into employment or degree level studies.
Careers in marketing are wide and varied, from digital marketing to direct sales, research to events. This qualification is mapped to the CIM Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Professional Marketing and the CIM Level 3 Foundation Certification in Professional Digital Marketing opening up a wide range of employment opportunities. The Esports Industry is one of the fastest-growing global industries in recent years. This course offers a unique opportunity to study a sector that crosses over multiple subject areas such as sport, marketing, enterprise, IT and the creatives.
What do I need? Four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English and Maths and preferably ICT or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 course.
What will I learn? l Introduction to Esports l Esports skills, strategies and snalysis l Enterprise and entrepreneurship in the Esports industry l Health, wellbeing and witness for Esports players l Esports events
What can I do next? You could progress on to degree level studies in a related subject such as Events Management, Media or Esports. The qualification is endorsed by the British Esports Association. This means that it will be recognised by employers and will support entry into the industry in a range of roles.
Level Full Time
32 Years St Albans Welwyn Garden City
Level Full Time
32 Years St Albans
Combine your passion for sport with business management expertise and real-world leadership skills. This exciting programme is a two-year qualification and you will finish with a National Foundation Diploma in Sport Coaching and Development and a National Foundation Diploma in Business alongside a CIMSPA recognised certificate as an assistant coach.
What do I need? Four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including Maths and English.
What will I learn? l Personal and business finance l Developing a marketing campaign l Managing an event l Careers in the sport and active leisure industry l Health, wellbeing and sport l Self-employment in sport l Physical activity The course is timetabled to work with our in-house sports academies training schedule so that you can combine your studies with your pursuit of excellence within your own sporting discipline.
What can I do next? You could progress on to degree level studies in a related area such as Sports Management or directly into employment.
Foundation Degree in Business Management
Level 4
Level Full Time
52 Years Welwyn Garden City
This programme is designed to provide the essential skills, knowledge and understanding of business which will enable you to enter employment and/or progress to an honours top-up in Business disciplines.
What do I need? 48 UCAS points made up of at least one A Level (A2), BTEC National Award or equivalent plus Grade 4/C in English Language and 3/D in Mathematics. Applications are also welcome from those who may not fully meet the above entry requirements but have a number of years relevant experience.
What will I learn? This course gives you an excellent grounding in Business Management with an emphasis on personal development and employability. All business students study a common year before choosing to continue on a general business course or going on to specialise in their second year. The following courses are specialisms you can choose to follow in the second year. l Foundation Degree Business Management with
Accounting l Foundation Degree Business Management with
Marketing For full programme information visit www.oaklands.ac.uk/HE
What can I do next? You could progress onto the BA (Hons) top-up degree at the University of Hertfordshire.
