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What our students say
Lucy loves the creative side to business studies as well as learning the financial aspects. She explains about all of the extra-curricular activities which have given her confidence with her presenting skills and connecting with fellow students.
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On a budget of just £50 to purchase food, drink and decorations, level 1 business students hosted their own Coronation afternoon tea on 5 May 2023.
On a budget of just £50 to purchase food, drink and decorations, level 1 business students hosted their own Coronation afternoon tea on 5 May 2023.
Students at college organised an assortment of charitable activities, in aid of the 42nd national BBC Children In Need day. With Level 3 business studies learners taking the lead on the activities.
Students at college organised an assortment of charitable activities, in aid of the 42nd national BBC Children In Need day. With Level 3 business studies learners taking the lead on the activities.
My assessments at college were mainly done through essay or a project, this has massively helped my team-working and communications skills, which I feel are transferable into my chosen career path - Kyron Caunt.
From completing my course and having outstanding support from the tutors, I have reached my goals, but I wouldn’t be here without the college and the support from the tutors – Yasmin Knowles.
Business is a great course to join! The fact that the tutors are so dedicated to business and all of them have their unique way of presenting their lessons - Megan Ramage.
Being on the business course opens up so many doors in terms of university and future job prospects. You can go into any field such as finance, marketing, HR, business management, events management - the list goes on – Lewis Jee.
It’s a really good course that provides knowledge not just in one area of business, but everything that it takes to start-up and run a business. You cover marketing, finance, market research, all the elements are involved.
FAQs - business studies courses
The following information will hopefully give you a little bit more of an insight into what it will be like to be a student with us.
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Where will I study?
Our business courses are based at the Derby Road campus, Mansfield, and have a dedicated area with rooms for study and presentations.
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What is it like?
The business team are all very experienced in aspects of business themselves and bring a range of expertise to their teaching. The college is an adult, professional environment intended to prepare you to work in your chosen industry. We expect our students to behave in the way that they would in a job with an employer. Attendance and punctuality are very important too. As a business student you will get the chance to meet with some of our local employer partners, so personal presentation and communication will be really important at all levels of study.
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What will I study?
The business curriculum gives a varied introduction to the business world, for students who may not know particularly what their next steps may be. You will study finance, marketing, business planning, people management, customer service and business law. Most of the teaching is classroom-based, with some opportunity to visit local employers. You will be involved in project-based working and expected to work in teams with other students and to be able to present your team’s work back to your classmates.
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What about English and maths?
If you start at college and you haven’t yet achieved your English and maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above, then you will continue to study these for three hours each week per subject. At the end of your first year you will take a re-sit GCSE exam. It is important you attend your English and maths lessons alongside your chosen course.
Take a look at our fact sheets to find out why English and maths is important within this industry.
View English and maths fact sheets
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What will I have to wear?
The college does not have a uniform policy so business students can wear whatever they choose to as long as it isn’t offensive. There will be days when you will need to come dressed in business attire, particularly if you are delivering presentations.
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Will I have to do a work placement?
Work placement in an expectation for business students at levels 2 and 3 and the central work placement team will help you find one. We will try and make sure this is with a business or an area of business that really interests you and is a great way for you to get your foot in the door, impress an employer and potentially move into a job or apprenticeship as a result.
All of our students will be able to also get engaged with our learning companies, which provide in-house opportunities to gain real-world experience. This year students have worked with Mansfield District Council on their ambassador scheme.
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Be part of our learning company
Resolve IT is a student-led PC repair and IT support learning company that was established in October 2021 by the digital and business department.
Their goal is to provide a personal and professional repair and support service for all IT needs. Working for Resolve IT, offers opportunities for you to gain more of an insight of working in the digital repair industry, working on your technical skills and gaining knowledge and experience of working for a real company.
As part of level 2 and 3 courses, you will be expected to complete a mandatory work placement, so why don’t you apply to work with us?
Take a look at this - The Great Vision Awards 2022 - a student led event
Joining the college’s principal and chief executive Andrew Cropley and the executive management team, more than 160 students took to the stage for nominations for a variety of awards over three celebratory evenings at the end of 2022.
Business students organised the whole events, from designing certificates and awards, marketing the events, organising catering and booking the stage set-up with an external company as well as inviting award nominees. They expertly ran the three celebratory events earning them praise from senior management at the college.
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