Our broad range of courses in business and management allow our learners to undertake courses for beginners through to professional training. Our courses are delivered by experienced business professionals who adapt the training to meet the dynamic needs of a business environment.
Business Management and Administration
Who are Leicester College’s business courses for?
The level you study will depend on your previous experience and qualifications. If you are aged 16 to 19 and don’t yet have your English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above, these subjects will be an essential part of your study programme. All courses are designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to work in the business industry.
Some of the modules you may study with us include: business administration, business environment, finance, marketing, communications, career development, and retail. Higher-level courses go into more depth on these modules and bring together the practical and theoretical elements of management.
Peter Jones Enterprise Academy
The Peter Jones Enterprise Academy was set up by Peter Jones CBE – entrepreneur and star of the BBC Dragon’s Den programme. We have two level 3 courses on offer at the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy. The qualifications on offer focus entirely on furthering the aspirations of young entrepreneurs aged 16 and over, who have the determination to turn their ideas into reality and start their own businesses. You will be taught by tutors with rich business experience, and have the opportunity to work on real life business challenges. You will undertake a four-week work placement specific to your business and career aspirations.You will also have the opportunity to pitch your business idea to a panel of investors.
Further Information
We work closely with local and regional businesses to arrange master classes and work experience opportunities for our learners. This really helps you to know what the industry is actually like.

Jake Naylor
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Peter Jones Extended Diploma
'It has been some of the best years of my life at the Academy'.
Read MoreRetail Knowledge NCFE Award level 1 – C7660
Course Code: C7660
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Start Date 28 Mar 2023
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Study Hours Part Time
3 hours per week -
Duration 10 weeks
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Campus Abbey Park Campus
This 10 week introductory course is aimed at developing an undertstanding of the retail sector, the supply chain and the contribution the sector makes to the UK economy, as well as the ethical and environmental concerns that workers operating in that sector face each year.
Understanding Social Media for Business Award level 3 – C7658
Course Code: C7658
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Start Date 28 Mar 2023
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Study Hours Part Time
3 hours per week -
Duration 10 weeks
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Campus Abbey Park Campus
Improve your business skills and the importance of social media in this industry with this evening course. We aim to show you the benefits of using social media as part of business strategy and how the skills are transferable to your day-to-day work tasks.
Business Studies Access to Higher Education Diploma level 3 – C0190
Course Code: C0190
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Start Date 04 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus St Margaret's Campus
This is an excellent course option for you if you want to move on to gain a higher education qualification in a business-related subject. You will learn a broad range of topics ranging from management to marketing which will equip you with the knowledge to study at a higher education level.
T Level – Management and Administration – Business Support – C7541
Course Code: C7541
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Start Date 04 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 2 years
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Campus Abbey Park Campus
The management and administration T level is a powerful springboard into the very heart of business, supporting the decision makers and stakeholders in the march towards creating a better business, better society and better environment.
Vocational Studies BTEC Introductory Diploma level 1 – C7513
Course Code: C7513
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Start Date 04 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus St Margaret's Campus
This course is designed to develop your understanding of Information Technology and prepare you to progress onto higher level study. You will develop a broad understanding of website design and digital communication technologies as well as essential skills including communication, problem-solving and research, which can help you in all areas of your professional and personal life.
Business and Law AIM Extended Certificate Level 2 – C7357
Course Code: C7357
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Start Date 11 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus St Margaret's Campus
Prepare yourself for a career in law with this exciting level 2 course, designed to give you the foundational knowledge of the law and business environment. Upon completion you can progress onto a level 3 course in business and law, or go straight into an apprenticeship or employment in a range of areas.
Business BTEC Extended Certificate level 3 – C7085
Course Code: C7085
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Start Date 11 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus Abbey Park Campus
Build your knowledge of business to kick-start your career in this industry. Our course will teach you different aspects of the business world including how to develop a marketing plan and managing finances. You will open up your employment opportunities by studying a wide range of business subjects and completing an industry relevant work placement.
Business BTEC Introductory Diploma level 1 – C0284
Course Code: C0284
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Start Date 11 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus Abbey Park Campus
Are you interested in Business as a career? Do you want to learn the skills that a Business Administrator would use on a daily basis. If the answer is yes then this is definitely the right course for you. During the course you will develop a range of personal and employability skills alongside gaining your […]
Business Enterprise (Peter Jones) BTEC National Foundation Diploma level 3 – C0475
Course Code: C0475
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Start Date 11 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus St Margaret's Campus
Designed to provide you with key skills needed for personal development and progression in the world of employment, you will learn everything from developing a marketing campaign to managing personal finances and even running your own business. Progression on to the extended diploma will give you full UCAS points to progress on to university.