Business Studies

Is this course for me?

Some wish to set up a business to make money for themselves or their family or because they want to contribute something special to the life of their community. Others have no desire to set up a business but know that being successful in their chosen career will mean that they have to manage people, finance and marketing as well as make strategic decisions.

Successful entrepreneurs and successful managers have enthusiasm and commitment. If you have these traits then business may be the course for you.

The Basics…..

Develops analytical and evaluative skills.

What will I learn?

What is business?

• Managers, leadership and decision making
• Decision making to improve marketing performance,
• Decision making to improve operational performance
• Decision making to improve financial performance
• Decision making to improve human resource performance
• Analysing the strategic position of a business
• Choosing strategic direction
• Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies
• Managing strategic change

Anything else I need to know?

There are many skills that are needed to be successful: interpreting data, making and presenting arguments, calculations, justifying business decisions, identifying problems and proposing solutions.

Future careers:

This course will provide management skills which are transferable for any career path.