The demand for knowledge, and the understanding of the complex and sophisticated activities of a successful manager, has resulted in an ever-growing demand for more vocationally orientated courses. This has been emphasized by a shift in government policy, in most countries of the world, towards further and higher Education, which encourages vocational training.

BTEC Business Courses...
One of the major organizations in UK concerned with vocational education has been BTEC established by the Department of Education to develop and administer vocational courses. It has now merged with University of London Examinations to form Ed Excel.

BTEC Business Courses at the College...
BTEC Business Courses are suited for vocational training with the emphasis on assignments, task work, individual and group presentations and project work. In this way BTEC courses are work related, and aim to assess the knowledge, understanding and skills of students on a continuous assessment basis.

BTEC Courses in the UK...
BTEC courses are highly regarded in Britain, The BTEC National Diploma in Business and Finance is an entry qualification to degree courses at University, equivalent to three GCE Advanced Level passes. The Higher National Diplomas and Certificates are regarded as pass degree equivalent.

Business Marketing and Advertising/Management Courses...
Professional Development courses in Marketing and Advertising and Advance Professional Development in Hospitality Management are specialist areas leading to qualifications which can be used for entry with advanced standing to degree, and, in some cases, postgraduate diploma courses. These qualifications also provide exemption from some professional examinations in similar subject areas.

Specialised Business Courses...
Alternatively there are professional courses examined by institutes in specialised areas of Export (CIT) & (ACIT) , Management, Maritime and Facilities Management.

Business Course Schedules...
Most business course schedules are full-time day courses, with a minimum of 15 hours tuition a week and comply with UK legislation governing immigration rules for overseas students. However, there are execeptions, with part-time courses in Facilities Management and in some computer courses, short courses can be specifically designed for individuals and small groups which can be organised to run at selected times of the year. (See the news section under computing)