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Business & Management

Take your first steps towards a career in business, from HR to Marketing, with courses taught by dedicated professionals.

Practical application is the key to studying business with us, and our students gain valuable business, office, and information technology skills which are attractive to employers. Our students benefit from knowledgeable tutors who have a wealth of industry experience. This is complemented by excellent facilities, including access to our state-of-the-art library and learning/digital hub and multiple ICT suites at Wakefield College.

Why Study With Us?

Practical experience

Courses include practical aspect with a hands-on approach covering the fundamentals of business and enterprise.

Visits & competitions

Visits to national conferences and entry into competitions utilising skills developed to gain experience for employment.

Expert guest speakers

Industry guest speakers are invited to share their expertise, offering real-life examples to enhance students' learning and development.

Events management

Students take part in the organisation and management of a large scale events both in and outside the College environment.

Business & Management at Wakefield College

Links with Employers

Develop skills and benefit from our links with employers such as: Wakefield District Housing, We are Wakefield, Finance Yorkshire, and Juice Personnel.

Business & Management at Wakefield College

Hand-on Experience

Students may also undertake research, case studies and investigations, presenting your findings in a variety of formats such as reports, brochures and presentations that you might find in working situations within the industry.

Business & Management at Wakefield College

Interactive Learning

Learning methods include classroom presentations, group work, research tasks, exhibitions and visits and guest speakers.

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Meet Our Students

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I really like Wakefield College – the students and tutors are friendly and helpful, I like the classes and atmosphere and it's refreshing and new so you enjoy learning here.

Meena

Business & Management

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This course has enabled me to progress into a more senior role where I am leading a small team due to learning leadership and management skills on the course.

George

Business & Management

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I’ve now applied to study Law at the Leeds Beckett University and Leeds Trinity University as my dream job is to be a solicitor or court judge.

Amelia

English & Humanities, Business & Management

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It’s always a positive environment and I look forward to my days on my industry placement.

Lucy

Business & Management

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I really enjoy the mix of classroom learning and the practical element of my industry placement.

Leon

Business & Management

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My industry placement at WDH has given me a variety of experience in sales and marketing and no week is the same.

Alicia

Business & Management

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Studying a T Level has given me a good foundation for my future.

Harley

Business & Management

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I have secured a graduation scheme as a trainee chartered accountant for a firm in Leeds.

Aliha

Business & Management

Student Support

Our support services are second to none and we are here to help you succeed.

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Money Matters

Worried about the cost of studying? Financial Support maybe available.

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Apply Now

Applications now open. You can apply through UCAS or directly to the University Centre.

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Open Events

Visit an Open Event to find out more about our courses and speak with an advisor.

View our forthcoming Open Events