Free Level 3 IB Higher Level Business Management Course in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Classes run at Skinners' Kent Academy, full-time during the day over two years. This ib higher level business management qualification is part of the International Baccalaureate programme. You'll study how businesses operate, make decisions, and respond to global challenges. Topics cover finance, marketing, human resources, and business strategy. Entry requires a minimum of GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths plus three other GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, with grade 5 in English and grade 6 in Maths.
Who this course is for
New learner
Entry requirements
Minimum of GCSE grade 4 (G4) in English and Mathematics plus 3 other GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C)
Plus: Grade 5 in English and 6 in Mathematics
What you will learn
You'll analyse how businesses are organised and managed.
You'll study financial accounts, budgets, and investment decisions.
You'll explore marketing strategies and how businesses reach customers.
You'll examine human resource management and motivation theories.
You'll investigate how global factors affect business decisions.
You'll develop skills in evaluating business data and presenting arguments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom lessons, discussion, and case study analysis. Assessment for the IB Higher Level Business Management qualification includes written examinations and an internal assessment based on a real business research project. The internal assessment is marked by your teacher and moderated externally. External exams are sat at the end of the two-year course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skinners' Kent Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business analyst, supporting organisations with data and decisions
Marketing assistant, helping plan and run campaigns
Finance administrator, managing accounts and budgets
Operations coordinator, keeping business processes running smoothly
Human resources assistant, supporting recruitment and staff management
Junior management consultant, advising businesses on improvements
What you could study next
Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Business Administration, the natural next step after an IB qualification and widely accepted by UK universities.
Bachelor's degree in Economics or Finance, building on the quantitative skills developed in the course.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business, for those who prefer a vocational route into higher education or employment.
