Welcome to Business
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About our Business Courses
Dive into the ever-changing world of business. From small start-ups to dominating giants, you will investigate businesses in their many forms.
Both A-level and BTEC Business will provide you with a thorough understanding of many aspects of the business world; from leadership and structure through to marketing, finance and HR.
Whether you are looking to build upon your knowledge from GCSE, or have never studied the subject before, our Business courses sit well alongside the majority of our Level 3 subjects and will provide a good foundation for university courses; particularly those in Economics, Accounts, Marketing and Events Management.
Entry Requirements
All 3 courses require you to have achieved 5 GCSE Grade 4s (or equivalent) including English Language.
You do not have to have studied Business before to do these courses.
A-level Business - additional entry criteria:
- 4 in GCSE Maths
- 4 in GCSE Business (if taken)
Business National Diploma - additional entry criteria:
- 4 in GCSE Maths
- 4 in GCSE Business (if taken)
- English Literature 4 accepted if English Language at 3
Business Extended Certificate - additional entry criteria:
- 4 in GCSE Maths
- 4 in GCSE Business (if taken)
- English Literature 4 accepted if English Language at 3
Nick King
Sian Jackson
Mike Green
Louise Charles
Lisa Davies
Asgar Ali
Anne Marie Carey
Anna Klocek
Sophie Preece
Meet Your Teachers
Our Business Team have a wealth of industry expertise.
They come from a wide range of business and educational backgrounds which is shared across all courses, ensuring that you learn from real-world knowledge and experience.
Business Student: Robbie
'I'm very business-minded and I always wanted to have my own business. I learned a lot about businesses and how to manage them through this course.
I particularly enjoyed the marketing unit; it helped me to see the various ways businesses can reach different target markets to expand.
Since studying Business at St Brendan's, I have become a supervisor at work and plan to go into Business Management, until I eventually own and run a business myself'
Robbie studied Business BTEC, IT and Uniformed Protective Services
Business Alumni: Olly
After St Brendan’s I automatically got a contract with Bristol Rugby (now Bristol Bears Rugby). I then moved to Harlequins and won the English Premiership with them in the 2011-12 season. I also won a cap for Wales.
After my career in rugby, I wanted to start my own business, and I knew it was going to be in food, as it is my passion. My wife brought me a sausage maker at Christmas in 2008 - fast forward to today and I am now the co-founder of The Jolly Hog alongside my two brothers. I have taken what I learned at St Brendan's and in rugby into my business. Every day is different and I face the ups and downs of any business owner, but I really enjoy it.
Olly studied Business Studies, Art & Design, Theatre Studies and Psychology
Videos
Take a look at these recordings from our previous Live Events.
Hear our subject specialists talk about different aspects of the courses and answering questions from other students interested in studying Business at St Brendan's.
Virtual Open Day Business
Business FAQs
Careers & Courses Business Students Progress To...
Business students from St Brendan's progress to a wide range of university courses and apprenticeships.
Every year our dedicated Careers Teams arrange Careers Fairs and sector-specific events for students to explore all of their options. They also arrange talks from industry experts and St Brendan's Alumni.
Throughout your time at St Brendan's, the Careers Team door is always open for one-to-one appointments and advice and guidance.
Use the Pathways tool below to explore various progression routes to numerous careers through Higher Education courses and Apprenticeships.
A-level Business VS BTEC Business
A-level Business
- 0% Coursework and 100% Exams
- 3 x 1.5 hour Lessons Per Week
BTEC Business Extended Certificate (1 A-level Equivalent)
- 42% Coursework and 58% Exams
- 3 x 1.5 hour Lessons Per Week
BTEC Business Diploma (2 A-level Equivalent)
- 55% Coursework and 45% Exams
- 6 x 1.5 hour Lessons Per Week
