Course Overview

Entry requirements

Three or more GCSEs at Grade 2 including:

GCSE English Language and maths at Grade 2 (or equivalent)
Successful completion of Entry 3, and appropriate recommendation report

Course information

This course will build your awareness of the business sector and the skills required to work in it. The work you do will help you to develop skills and to acquire knowledge to help you to progress to further learning, training and employment.

Key topics

Being organised

Working with others

Research

Branding a product

Designing a presentation

Presentation skills

Recording income and expenditure

Customer service

Why study at NCC?
- Expert teaching: Learn from experienced tutors with real-world industry knowledge
- Flexible study options: Part-time, evening and online learning available
- Career progression routes: From entry level to professional qualifications
- Outstanding support: One-to-one advice, wellbeing support and financial guidance
- Ofsted-rated Outstanding: Quality teaching and support you can trust
- Modern facilities: Industry-standard workshops, labs, studios and digital tools
- Employer links: Courses shaped by local and national job market needs
If you’re aiming for a career in business, finance or entrepreneurship, New City College is your launchpad.

With direct links to London’s banking and commercial district, you’ll connect with top employers like Barclays, JP Morgan, Canary Wharf Group and KPMG, gaining real workplace experience and industry contacts. Our exclusive partnership with the Ministry of Defence also opens unique career pathways.

Built with input from industry leaders, our Business courses teach the skills employers want, plus you’ll boost your CV through international trips and competitions. Recently, students worked on a sustainability project with Dutch peers in the Netherlands.