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About Business and Finance

You will learn about how businesses are created and structured and the impact of the wider world on business success. You will learn the skills and qualities required to work effectively in a business environment such as meeting deadlines, teamwork, budgeting, project management and marketing. Our Business course shows you how to develop employability skills, such as analysing information, critical thinking and problem solving, working collaboratively and people skills. Plus, emotional intelligence, negotiation and persuasion skills, and building leadership qualities.

In addition to the above, at Level 3, you will also be introduced to the concept of marketing in business. You will investigate various aspects of internet marketing, drawing on the experiences of contrasting businesses. You will learn methods of attracting and keeping customers. The course will also equip you with knowledge on how to create promotional campaigns, by examining the role of advertising agencies and the media.

Our Business course will help you to develop the critical skills required to work in a business environment and you will then be in a prime position to apply for relevant business apprenticeships, entry level roles in business or indeed further study.

North Kent College Business Female Student Dartford Speaking into a microphone