Retail Business Higher Diploma

Course Code: J5617 Course Length: Two years Course Schedule: Two days a week during school term time 9.00am to 3.00pm. Entry Requirements:

You will need to be on target to achieving a combined score of 15 or more in your English, Maths and Science Key Stage three assessment, have a very good record regarding behaviour and motivation, and above average attendance.

The Higher Diploma is designed to keep your options open. It is worth seven GCSEs at grades A*-C. It could lead to the Retail Business Advanced Diploma, one of the other Advanced Diplomas available, another Level three course at the College or an Apprenticeship with an employer. During the programme you will also find out about the wide range of careers available within the retail industry to help you plan for the future.

The Higher Diploma will expand and develop your knowledge of the whole retail industry and how it works, exploring the various sub-sectors and channels and the relationship between UK and international businesses. You will learn how to set up and run a retail business, and look at inspirational entrepreneurs to see what has made them so successful. You will learn more about the ways retailers present and sell their products, attract customers and make sure they have a positive experience. The course will also help you develop essential communication and negotiation techniques for different types of sales situations. With at least ten days work experience during the course, you will have plenty of opportunity to interact with people in a retail environment and develop skills and knowledge that will give you a head start in a retail career, or even in another profession if you decide it is not for you.

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