Business & Management

Business and Management

Business and related subjects such as finance, accounting, management and economics are among the most popular fields of study at universities worldwide. This is because business graduates are in high demand worldwide, business touches on pretty much every aspect of modern human society, and careers with a business degree are diverse and often highly paid.

The School of Business, Tourism and Management reflects this successful and dynamic sector, with staff bringing a balance of academic excellence and industry expertise to ensure a stimulating and positive learning experience.

What will I do?

The College is committed to improving numeracy, literacy and digital literacy skills. Students on all courses are encouraged to develop their basic skills which are vital to ensure career success.

The department offers workshops run by experienced business people, and first-class links with local businesses to ensure that students gain a deep understanding of how companies are managed and run.

Career opportunities

b Accounting b Business administration b Event managing b Forensic accounting b Hotel management b Human resources b Marketing b Rural tourism b Stockbroker.

Be motivated... with a career in business, accounting and management

“The business course has helped me to look at businesses from different perspectives. Researching businesses in depth has helped to gain a strong knowledge and understanding. Completing a wide variety of units has given me an insight into different career options”. Chloe Preece.

Student Success

Congratulations to our Level 3 Business students at Newtown College, who have won the Positive Pathways Powys Business Ideas Competition. The group of Business students were among 50 entrants who submitted a new business idea to answer the question, ‘What business would you set up in Powys and why?’.

The competition required entrants to consider a business proposal which included detailing the target customers, the type of promotions to undertake, staffing and the issues which may need to be overcome.

From the contestants, three groups were shortlisted and invited to present to a panel of judges at Powys County Council’s headquarters in Llandrindod Wells. A total of nine judges, which included County Councillors and local business managers, then challenged the groups with questions on their business concepts. “I have had numerous opportunities whilst studying at Newtown College, it is not possible to just state one. In the first semester of my opening year at College I was accepted to attend a marketplace in France as part of a collaboration between the College and the Newtown Twinning Association where I sold Welsh goods to French consumers. Within the second semester of first year, alongside three other students, I won the Positive Pathways Powys Business competition which had over 50 submissions, and this particular experience helped me improve numerous skills such as my team work, planning and presenting, all required for employment.”

“I am hoping to attend university in Manchester to study Business and Finance. In the future I want to work in the financial industry, primarily as an accountant so I am looking at exploring the theory of AAT which is also taught at Newtown College.” Ethan Smith

Courses

Career-Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements BTEC National Diploma in Business with Applied Law 3 6 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths or English Language

BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business BTEC Extended Diploma in Business 3 6 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths or English Language

3 6 GCSEs at grade C or above including Mathematics and English Language.

Duration Location

2 Years Brecon

2 Years Newtown

2 Years Newtown

Average annual earnings

Accountant £62k Marketing Manager £50k Tour Operator £24k Event Planner £29k

*https://www.accountancyage.com/2018/04/18/salary-survey-2018-uk-accountants-earning-right-now/