Overview

Based within the main college you will be taught a range of specialist business content to prepare you for a career within a business based environment. Our courses will give you the essential knowledge and skills to be successful in business. You will develop transferable skills such as planning, research analysis, working with others and effective communication.

Middlesbrough College is also part of the North East Institute of Technology. Having the prestigious Institute of Technology status gives the promise to our students and employers that we will deliver high-quality technical qualifications and bespoke training to provide a route for people of all ages and existing employees to gain industry specific skills.

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Labour Market Information

Career Choices

Business careers are among the fastest-growing and in-demand of all occupations. One reason for this is that business professionals are needed in just about every industry across the UK. Business related skills such as management, human resources, marketing and finance are in demand by organisations of all shapes and sizes.

MC Progression Pathways

Jobs that you can go into with a business qualification include: 

Office Supervisor or Manager| Marketing Manager | Sales Manager | Financial Advisor | HR Partner | Business Advisor | Accounts/ Bank Clerk | Marketing Executive

Careers in Business

EMPLOYERS

Darlington Building Society

Redcar and Cleveland Council

CPI

Ambrose Accounting

Wilton International

Sage

Why study with us?

  1. Middlesbrough College is also part of the North East Institute of Technology, this means that students will benefit from top quality technical training and a clear route to technical employment.
  2. Students can expect to develop skills and knowledge required for working in an office based environment within our specialist classrooms.
  3. Previous Business students have gone on to study everything from Business Enterprise and Marketing to Economics at University.
  4. Completing a portfolio of work, learners will gain experience for progression into a range of business roles ranging from management and human resources, to finance and marketing.
  5. Following your vocational course, you could step up to complete one of our Higher Education programmes.
Emma Harker sitting on a chair
I love being creative so this is definitely the right career path for me.
Success stories
Jake Woolley standing in a classroom
I'm really enjoying my time here - it's much more independent than school which I like. The facilities on offer are brilliant and it's so handy for town if I ever want to go on my lunch or breaks.
Success stories
Charlotte Frewin sitting at a desk in an office
"An apprenticeship with CPI has given me the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in the workplace whilst completing a recognised qualification."
Success stories

COURSE