A Level Extended Choices Business & Law Related Careers

28435W1/P | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

A mixed programme of A Levels and a BTEC Level 3 qualification as an alternative route to university and degree apprenticeships for those who prefer a combination of coursework and exams.
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What will I study?

Choose two A Levels from: History Economics English Literature or English Combined alongside the BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business.

How long is the course?

Full time for two academic years

How will I be assessed?

Through a combination of coursework and exams.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 6 GCSEs graded 9 - 5. If you wish to study A Level English you will need a grade 6 at GCSE.

What can I progress onto?

Successful students may secure a place at a Russell Group University studying business and finance related degrees. Trained accountants can expect to earn more than £45k a year. Other careers include Accounting Technician, Human Resources Manager, Business Analyst, Investment Banker, Project Manager, Financial Analyst, Management Consultant, Credit Controller, Recruitment Consultant, Training Manager and Auditor.

Other Information

We work with employers to offer you valuable work experience. We offer all 16-18 year olds on a Full Time course free bus travel. Find out more at www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/free-bus-pass

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
Yes No
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Marketing and Sales Directors

Marketing, sales and advertising directors plan, organise and direct advertising campaigns and market research and formulate and implement an organisation’s marketing, sales and social media policies.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

5.2%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£23,896
Entry
£84,929
Median
£214,421
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Produces and/or assesses reports and recommendations concerning marketing, advertising and sales strategies.
  • Stays abreast of changes in market trends and advertising rates.
  • Controls the recruitment and training of staff.
  • Examines and analyses sales figures, advises on and monitors marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
  • Conceives advertising campaigns to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way.
  • Defines target group for advertising campaigns and implements strategy through appropriate media planning work.
  • Discusses employer’s or clients’ requirements, plans and monitors surveys and analyses of customers’ reactions to products.
  • Liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives.

Knowledge

Sales and Marketing Customer and Personal Service English Language Administration and Management Personnel and Human Resources Education and Training Clerical Production and Processing Mathematics Computers and Electronics Communications and Media Design Psychology Economics and Accounting Fine Arts

Skills

Monitoring Writing Active Listening Speaking Critical Thinking Active Learning Learning Strategies Reading Comprehension Mathematics
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Purchasing Managers and Directors

Purchasing managers and directors (not retail) plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the purchasing functions of industrial, commercial, government organisations and public agencies to ensure cost-effectiveness.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

4.45%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£29,742
Entry
£52,170
Median
£116,134
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Stays abreast of and ensures adherence to relevant legislation regarding tendering and procurement procedures.
  • Researches and identifies new products and suppliers.
  • Interviews suppliers’ representatives and visits trade fair.
  • Arranges for quality checks of incoming goods and ensures suppliers deliver on time.
  • Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers and draws up contract documents.
  • Devises purchasing policies, decides on whether orders should be put out to tender and evaluates suppliers’ bids.
  • Determines what goods, services and equipment need to be sourced.

Knowledge

Administration and Management Personnel and Human Resources Mathematics Production and Processing English Language Economics and Accounting Computers and Electronics Customer and Personal Service

Skills

Active Learning Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Mathematics Speaking Writing Learning Strategies Active Listening Monitoring
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Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.

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