The course is designed for those people in employment or on a Level 5 Apprenticeship programme who want to enhance their knowledge and skills of business and management and gain a higher education qualification. The course is also suitable for those people who have already gained a level 4 qualification in Business and are seeking employment in business and management career pathways. The core units include Business and the Business Environment, marketing and management, and accounting. All units are assessed by continuous assessment through coursework assignments and projects. The course is timetabled 1 day a week 9am – 8pm from September to June.