This course is concerned with increasing the student's awareness and understanding of the environment in which organisations operate.
It provides a framework in which to review the economic, political and social contents of business activity. Packed with examples from real business, self-assessment exercises, assignments and task-based activities, this course will enable students to more easily develop their knowledge and skills.
On completion of your course, you will receive a certificate:
Operating Environment Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
Anyone who is studying for or has completed a course endorsed by an Ofqual approved awarding body is eligible to join Qualifications Register. The Qualifications Register (QR) is an independent register that aims to serve both members of the public and those professionals who hold recognised qualifications.
QR's primary aim is to provide transparency to members of the public and employers. The QR is a searchable database that allows them to find a practitioner and view the relevant qualification and endorsements the practitioner holds. The member of the public is then able to make an informed decision in relation to the suitability of the practitioner. QR also tracks whether practitioners have insurance, again something that is useful for members of the public. QR can also help professionals gain insurance or find professional indemnity cover. Click here to find out more.
Members of the public can check an independent source with complete confidence that the practitioner has the qualification(s) they claim to have and that any additional CPD the practitioner has, is verified and quality assured to make sure that the CPD is being done on a regular basis. QR tracks a practitioners endorsed CPD (in unison with our CPD accreditation partner Lifetime Awarding) and other key signals to help members of the public and employers to come to a more informed decision about the professional they intend to use. This is an enormously valuable signal that's increasingly important as business becomes more deregulated and privatised.
For practitioners QR helps you market your skills, endorsements and feedback transparently to a wider audience. It also gives you access to a community to help make you more able to progress and succeed in your field of expertise. Click here to find out more.
SECTION ONE - THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC CONTEXT
Unit 1: The UK Economy
Unit 2: The UK Economic System
Unit 3: The Financial Sector
Unit 4: Economic Policy
Unit 5: Industrial Policy
SECTION TWO - ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Unit 6: Social Stratification
Unit 7: Social Welfare and State Policy
Unit 8: Technology and Society
Unit 9: The Political Process
SECTION THREE - BUSINESS FIRMS IN MARKETS
Unit 10: The Competitive Environment
Unit 11: The Legal Regulation of Business
Unit 12: Regulatory Agencies
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
What's Included
Our team of course advisors are keen to help.
Call us now on 0121 392 8288
Alternatively, please complete the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
This course is concerned with increasing the student's awareness and understanding of the environment in which organisations operate.
It provides a framework in which to review the economic, political and social contents of business activity. Packed with examples from real business, self-assessment exercises, assignments and task-based activities, this course will enable students to more easily develop their knowledge and skills.
On completion of your course, you will receive a certificate:
Operating Environment Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
Anyone who is studying for or has completed a course endorsed by an Ofqual approved awarding body is eligible to join Qualifications Register. The Qualifications Register (QR) is an independent register that aims to serve both members of the public and those professionals who hold recognised qualifications.
QR's primary aim is to provide transparency to members of the public and employers. The QR is a searchable database that allows them to find a practitioner and view the relevant qualification and endorsements the practitioner holds. The member of the public is then able to make an informed decision in relation to the suitability of the practitioner. QR also tracks whether practitioners have insurance, again something that is useful for members of the public. QR can also help professionals gain insurance or find professional indemnity cover. Click here to find out more.
Members of the public can check an independent source with complete confidence that the practitioner has the qualification(s) they claim to have and that any additional CPD the practitioner has, is verified and quality assured to make sure that the CPD is being done on a regular basis. QR tracks a practitioners endorsed CPD (in unison with our CPD accreditation partner Lifetime Awarding) and other key signals to help members of the public and employers to come to a more informed decision about the professional they intend to use. This is an enormously valuable signal that's increasingly important as business becomes more deregulated and privatised.
For practitioners QR helps you market your skills, endorsements and feedback transparently to a wider audience. It also gives you access to a community to help make you more able to progress and succeed in your field of expertise. Click here to find out more.
SECTION ONE - THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC CONTEXT
Unit 1: The UK Economy
Unit 2: The UK Economic System
Unit 3: The Financial Sector
Unit 4: Economic Policy
Unit 5: Industrial Policy
SECTION TWO - ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Unit 6: Social Stratification
Unit 7: Social Welfare and State Policy
Unit 8: Technology and Society
Unit 9: The Political Process
SECTION THREE - BUSINESS FIRMS IN MARKETS
Unit 10: The Competitive Environment
Unit 11: The Legal Regulation of Business
Unit 12: Regulatory Agencies
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
What's Included
Our team of course advisors are keen to help.
Call us now on 0121 392 8288
Alternatively, please complete the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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