Business Studies and Travel and Tourism in Oakgrove Integrated College

 

Head of Department: Ms J Morris

Teachers: Mrs J Canning

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“A key force in any economy is the entrepreneur who can create and develop a business and who can identify and exploit market opportunities….”

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Whether our students plan to work for a business or to run one, studying Business and Travel at school is a great start on that journey.

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The Business Studies and Travel and Tourism courses we offer in Oakgrove are interesting and dynamic. If you watch the news, are connected to social media and have an interest in the world around you, you have a good start in understanding how businesses operate and the choices people make regarding travel.

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At Oakgrove, students learn about Human Resource Management, Personal and Business Finance, Marketing and Global Travel.  Business Studies and Travel and Tourism are a popular option for Key Stage 4 and 5. We aim to prepare students for life-long learning, and our young people are given opportunities to develop life skills such as managing information, communication, problem solving, decision making and working with others, to name a few. Our students are given the opportunity to take part in the Young Enterprise Programme which develops entrepreneurial skills and is a brilliant addition to student CVs.

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Business Studies and Travel are valuable subjects for the following careers: Accountancy, Banking, Marketing, Law, Public Relations, Teaching, Personnel, Business Management, Administration, and jobs across the travel spectrum such as Holiday Planning, Transport and Hospitality Management.

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A Summary of What We Offer:

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Key Stage 4 -

CCEA GCSE Business and Communication Systems

CCEA Occupational Business

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Key Stage 5 -

BTEC L3 Business

BTEC L3 Travel and Tourism