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The curriculum’s two learning companies organised and delivered a Christmas market at the Derby Road campus.
Business students hosted their annual awards ceremony to celebrate the end of academic year.
Students organised an assortment of charitable activities, in aid of the 42nd national BBC Children In Need day. With Level 3 business studies learners taking the lead on the activities.
Thanks go to The Eventors for their bake sale, Pudsey ping-pong, tombola and other money-spinners at the Derby Road campus all in aid of Children in Need.
Students have raised £184 for Guide Dogs UK, following their campaign to sponsor a puppy that will begin its training.
A deliciously good trip to Cadbury world!
Mock business proposals prepare you for the future.
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Guided campus tour
Get a glimpse into the facilities you will be using as a Business student at Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College.
What our students say
Hear what our students have to say about their time studying Business at West Notts!
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FAQs
- Where will I study?
Our business courses are based at the Derby Road campus, Mansfield, and have a dedicated area with rooms for study and presentations.
- What is it like?
The business team are all very experienced in aspects of business themselves and bring a range of expertise to their teaching. The college is an adult, professional environment intended to prepare you to work in your chosen industry. We expect our students to behave in the way that they would in a job with an employer. Attendance and punctuality are very important too. As a business student you will get the chance to meet with some of our local employer partners, so personal presentation and communication will be really important at all levels of study.
- What will I study?
The business curriculum gives a varied introduction to the business world, for students who may not know particularly what their next steps may be. You will study finance, marketing, business planning, people management, customer service and business law. Most of the teaching is classroom-based, with some opportunity to visit local employers. You will be involved in project-based working and expected to work in teams with other students and to be able to present your team’s work back to your classmates.
- What about English and maths?
If you start at college and you haven’t yet achieved your English and maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above, then you will continue to study these alongside your chosen course. At the end of your first year you will take a re-sit GCSE exam. It is important you attend your English and maths lessons alongside your chosen course.
- What will I have to wear?
The college does not have a uniform policy so business students can wear whatever they choose to as long as it isn’t offensive. There will be days when you will need to come dressed in business attire, particularly if you are delivering presentations.
- Will I have to do a work placement?
Work placement in an expectation for business students at levels 2 and 3 and the central work placement team will help you find one. We will try and make sure this is with a business or an area of business that really interests you and is a great way for you to get your foot in the door, impress an employer and potentially move into a job or apprenticeship as a result.
All of our students will be able to also get engaged with our learning companies, which provide in-house opportunities to gain real-world experience. This year students have worked with Mansfield District Council on their ambassador scheme.
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