Applied Business offers students the chance to learn about the main areas in business such as marketing, finance, human resources and production. However it differs from regular AS/A2 level courses in that it is much more ‘hands on’. For example you don’t just learn about different promotional activities, you actually go out and produce a promotion campaign for a product. This involves making advertising and sales promotion selections while working to an allocated budget. The practical nature of the course makes it more exciting and dynamic! The units taught at Notre Dame are as follows: • AS Applied Business Units. Investigating Business Assignment. People in Business Assignment. Financial Planning and Monitoring External test. Meeting Customer Needs External test. Developing a Product Assignment Career Planning Assignment. • A2 Applied Business Units. Business Planning Assignment. Marketing Strategy Assignment. Promotional Activities Assignment. Managing People External test. Financial Accounting for Managers External test. Managing Resources Assignment.

Applied Business is an ideal qualification for those students who want a broad background in business and provides access to a wide range of degree courses in higher educational establishments. Due to the practical nature of the course it is also highly valued by prospective employers.