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Business & Management

Take your first steps towards a career in business, from HR to Marketing, with courses taught by dedicated professionals.

Business & Management at Wakefield College

Practical application is the key to studying business with us, and our students gain valuable business, office, and information technology skills which are attractive to employers.

Our students benefit from knowledgeable tutors who have a wealth of commercial experience.

This is complemented by excellent facilities, including access to our state- of-the-art library and multiple ICT suites at Wakefield College.

Key Points
  • Level 1 practical aspect with a hands-on approach
  • Level 2 and 3 courses include occasional visits including enterprise conferences and students are encouraged to take part in competitions
  • Guest speakers from the industry are invited in to share their experience and knowledge
  • Second year students will take part in the organisation and management of a practical event outside of the College environment
I’m over the moon to have won the Apprentice of the Year award for the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group. The thing I enjoy most about my Apprenticeship is working within a team of people who are supportive and that I can learn from.
Chloe

What’s New

Catch up with the latest news and events in Business & Management at Wakefield College...
Students Logo Design Unveiled at The Hut

Tuesday, 06 July, 2021

Back in May, Wakefield College industry partner, ENGIE hosted a virtual project week with their Level 2 and Level 3 Business students. The virtual work placement involved the students developing ideas for a marketing campaign for the The Hut Community Centre in Airedale, Castleford.

Wakefield College to host Virtual Employer Event

Friday, 15 January, 2021

On Tuesday 9th February Wakefield College will be holding their Virtual Employer Event to inform employers of how they both can work together in these difficult trading times.

Adeela has become a full-fledged Assistant Buyer at Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation after just eight months of her apprenticeship.
Adeela

Case Studies

What our students say about us...
I’m over the moon to have won the Apprentice of the Year award for the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group. The thing I enjoy most about my Apprenticeship is working within a team of people who are supportive and that I can learn from.
Chloe
Level 3 Business Admin
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Adeela has become a full-fledged Assistant Buyer at Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation after just eight months of her apprenticeship.
Adeela
Level 3 Business Admin
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Overall, the T Level Business course is an exceptional opportunity that presents academic challenges while opening up a vast array of opportunities.
Murray
T Level Business (Management & Administration)
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I have really enjoyed my studies at Wakefield College and I am glad I came here instead of carrying on to do another year at sixth form. I have achieved the grades I needed in order to do what I want next year which is either a law course at Leeds Beckett or a degree apprenticeship.
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I have really enjoyed my studies at Wakefield College and I am glad I came here instead of carrying on to do another year at sixth form. I have achieved the grades I needed in order to do what I want next year which is either a law course at Leeds Beckett or a degree apprenticeship.
Ellie
The staff are amazing, supportive and always willing to help me succeed and exceed expectations. With their support I am now able to go further to study finance and accounting at the University of Huddersfield.
Azrah

The Feed

Last week, the logo created by our Level 2 and Level 3 Business students was revealed for The Hut in Airedale
Last week, the logo created by our Level 2 and Level 3 Business students was revealed for The Hut in Airedale
Business & Management
6 July, 2021
Business students work with ENGIE on marketing campaign

Wakefield College Business students have been working with ENGIE during a virtual work placement project on a marketing campaign for The Hut, a community centre based in Airedale. The aim of the campaign is to promote it to the public and advertise its services and facilities. Students were also tasked…

Business & Management
5 May, 2021
British Heart Foundation gets a spooky makeover!
British Heart Foundation gets a spooky makeover!

A group of Level 3 Business students decorated the British Heart Foundation store on Westgate for Halloween. Spooktacular...

Business & Management
1 November, 2019
College student reaches top ten in the World Women's Snooker tournament
College student reaches top ten in the World Women's Snooker tournament

Wakefield College student Stephanie Daughtery has reached 9th place in the international rankings of the World Women’s Snooker tournament.

Business & Management
17 August, 2019

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