Business Management (IB)

Applications Open - 10th November 2025

Applications Close - 27th February 2026

Entry Requirements - Please refer to the Sixth Form Course Directory via the website www.knoleacademy.org

Option blocks and detailed subject information can be found in our course directory https://www.knoleacademy.org/3569/information-for-students-applying-for-september-2025

How to Apply - Via Kent Choices

PLEASE NOTE WHEN SELECTING COURSES THERE ARE FOUR POSSIBLE PATHWAYS

Vocational pathway - Select minimum of 3 vocational subjects

IBCP pathway - Select minimum 1 vocational and minimum 2 IB subjects

IBDP pathway - Select only the IBDP option from Block E. We will contact you about subject options

Level 2 pathway -Select either Culinary Skills or Hairdressing

Ever wondered how what you are learning in your lessons applies to the world at large? IB Business Management will apply your knowledge of business in a global manner.

Through studying IB, students develop key academic and employability skills such as reflection, critical thought and communication. The IB Business Management also develops learner awareness of global business, and how the business environment operates across the world.

Unit 1: Business Organisation and Environment

Unit 2: Human Resource Management

Unit 3: Finance and Accounts

Unit 4: Marketing

Unit 5: Operations Management

Each year, the course is assessed through written external exams. You will also be required to submit an internal assessment which will require you to investigate an issue within an existing business.

Minimum of five 9-5 grades in GCSE examinations including English and Mathematics.

Length of Course:

Two Years.

See Careers Leader for more information.

Future Courses and possible careers:

• Business Management
• Accounting
• Finance
• Retail Management
• Banking
• Project Management