Apprenticeships to consider if your favourite subject is business studies

If your favourite subject is business studies and you consider yourself to be management material, why not start your career path with a relevant apprenticeship?

A career using business studies will equip you with plenty of essential skills, including data evaluation, understanding key business functions such as HR and finance, management skills, the ability to communicate and problem solve effectively, and to gain an understanding of how organisations operate. There are a wide range of careers and locations to explore in this sector, from the traditional business-to-business sales professional to the more diverse, such as a hospitality manager or sustainability business specialist.

Here is a selection of apprenticeships on offer that all have a focus on the subject of business studies at their core.

Associate project manager: Develop into a capable associate project manager who knows what needs to be achieved within businesses and other organisations. The duration is 24 months and you’ll achieve a level 4 apprenticeship upon completion.

Bid and proposal coordinator: Bring together compelling, customer-focused proposals and tender submission to win new business. The duration is 24 months and you’ll achieve a level 3 apprenticeship upon completion.

Business administrator: Working across all sectors, you’ll support and improve administrative services within an organisation. The duration is 18 months and you’ll achieve a level 3 apprenticeship upon completion.

Dental practice manager: Responsible for managing all non-clinical aspects within the practice to achieve excellent patient care and performance. The duration is 24 months and you’ll achieve a level 4 apprenticeship upon completion.

HR consultant: You’ll provide and lead the delivery of HR solutions and expertise to business challenges. The duration is 36 months and you’ll achieve a level 5 apprenticeship upon completion.

Operations/departmental manager: You’ll lead teams and projects according to predetermined goals and objectives. The duration is 30 months and you’ll achieve a level 5 apprenticeship upon completion.

School business professional: Administer and manage financial, site and support services within schools. The duration is 18 months and you’ll achieve a level 4 apprenticeship upon completion.

Senior leader: As a leader with senior management responsibilities, you’ll take responsibility for a company’s direction and vision, identifying opportunities and risks. The duration is 24 months and you’ll achieve a level 7 degree apprenticeship upon completion.

Trade union official: You’ll develop and deliver union organising activities and campaigns that will recruit and retain union members and activities. The duration is 18 months and you’ll achieve a level 4 apprenticeship upon completion.

The Find An Apprenticeship service lists many apprenticeships currently available in England. You can check regularly to discover an apprenticeship related to the subject of business studies near you.