Business Studies
at Colmers School and Sixth Form College, Birmingham · sixth form college
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
Business Studies provides an understanding of how businesses work in a variety of contexts and industries, from small businesses through to multinational corporations operating on a global scale. You will develop knowledge and understanding of key aspects of decision- making and the impacts these have on the business and it's stakeholders. Business can lead to careers in Finance, Accounting, Marketing and Economics.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE Grade 4-9 Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or Literature and Grade 5 in Maths
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Bristol Road South Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9NY
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