The Business Subsidiary Diploma offers a broad introduction to essential business knowledge and skills. Students begin by exploring the fundamentals of business operations, including enterprise functions, organisational structure, market research, customer needs, human resources, and the regulatory environment.

As the programme continues, students develop practical business analysis skills: financial management, marketing and promotions, sales forecasting, and the basics of financial record-keeping. Through real-world case studies and applied assignments, learners gain insight into corporate behaviour, entrepreneurship, global trade and the ethical, legal and social responsibilities businesses carry.

• Analytical and decision-making skills: interpreting data, evaluating risk, projecting outcomes
• Financial literacy: budgeting, profit analysis, cash-flow forecasting, cost management
• Marketing and commercial awareness: market research, customer segmentation, promotions, consumer behaviour
• Communication and presentation: business plans, reports, case studies, justified proposals
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving: responding to changing business contexts, evaluating external factors
• Entrepreneurial skills: initiative, planning, project management, leadership, teamwork

Assessment: Externally set internal assignments - no final written exams.

Students complete mandatory core units plus optional units, with ongoing coursework, project work, case studies, presentations and assessments. The qualification is equivalent to one A-Level.

Core (mandatory) units typically include:

• Business Environment and Enterprise
• Business Resources and Operations
• Marketing and Market Research
• Business Finance and Financial Awareness

Optional units (may include):

• International Business | Business Decision-Making and Strategy | Human Resource Management
• Event and Project Management | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
• Digital Business / E-commerce | Business Communication and Enterprise Skills

• Degrees in Business Management, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, International Business, HRM
• Entry-level careers in retail management, sales, marketing, operations, administration
• Entrepreneurship - as a foundation for starting or running a business, social enterprise or consultancy
• Further vocational training or apprenticeships in commerce, hospitality, event management or business services