The learning programme covers the following content areas:

• business environments
• finance
• marketing
• international business
• management

The optional units have been designed to support progression to business courses in higher education, and to link with relevant occupational areas. They cover content areas such as:

• human resources
• accounting
• marketing
• law

This qualification can be taken as a one or two year course providing the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to prepare for employment or further progression in education. It is equivalent to three AS Levels and carries UCAS points.