Business

If you’re looking to work your way up the corporate ladder, become an entrepreneur at the head of your own enterprise, or you’re looking for a career in HR, finance, marketing or IT, it starts here!

Every multi-million pound business began its life as a start-up.

West Cumbria is seeing huge growth across the business sector, with many new companies forming and aiding in the increase of job opportunities in a wide variety of roles and specialisms.

For the entry-level office administration jobs, salaries start at around £13,000. But with a range of specialisms to branch out into, your evolution knows no limit.

Business Analysts earn around £45,000, experienced IT managers can expect £75,000 with marketing, sales and advertising directors bringing in an average of £77,000.

Source: Vector Labour Market Information (2024)

As well as offering full time courses, we also offer apprenticeships with leading Cumbrian businesses.

**Courses for School Leavers (16-18*)**

As a business student, you will have the opportunity to explore all of the key areas which make a business run smoothly. You will be taught by our expert business lecturers, covering a range of careers such as HR, finance, marketing, retail and project management.

You will gain a first-hand insight into the world of business by having work experience alongside your studies, and leading employers will often visit college offering advice.

Below are the courses which we offer in the sector. Once you decide which one is the right fit, apply and you’ll be invited in for a chat and interview where we will match you to the correct course for your career choice.

*refers to age at time of course starting.

Business - Level 2

1 year course, full time

This course can set you up for an apprenticeship, or to study a T Level in Business. You will study a number of skills such as creating marketing campaigns, customer service, digital and project management.

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T Level in Business (Team Leadership and Management)

2-year course, full time
60-day industry placement with employer
Equivalent to three A Levels
Progress to university, employment, higher apprenticeship

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**Adults (19+*)**

*refers to age at time of course starting.

Apprenticeships

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“I absolutely love the technical management side of business; whether this was a project, quality or change management. It made me excited about coming into college where I could really focus my attention on the details of what each was. Both of my placements were found by Lakes College’s work placement officers, who took care of everything and found me two brilliant workplaces. I enjoyed both because they gave me a brilliant insight into real-life work”

Lara Beth Hodgson, T Level in Business