We offer Business and Management courses from Level 1 to Level 5, which means there is something on offer for those who are just starting their career as well as those who are looking to take their skills to the next level.
We offer a range of courses that can be studied at home or within the workplace. These include AAT courses for older students who may struggle to commit to coming to College each week; and Management courses for those who want to progress within the workplace.
You will have the opportunity to take part in a range of extra-curricular activities and trips to places such as Amsterdam and you will plan and organise your own business events. Past events have included a Christmas Fair, jewellery sales and a host of locally sponsored charity events.
A range of guest speakers from the industry will provide specialist input into your study programme.
Barnsley College has a well-established Enterprise scheme to help you get your business idea off the ground and our Job Shop is available to help you to write a CV, search for jobs and improve your interview techniques.
We offer a FREE coach service for our students that operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Each route will operate in the morning in order to get you into College before lessons start and a return service will operate from Old Mill Lane campus at the end of the day.
You may be eligible to apply for financial support through the Learner Support Fund to cover the cost of studying and first-year apprentices living in Barnsley can apply for the Stanley Race Bursary Fund (eligibility criteria applies).
The Business department is based in our Old Mill Lane campus. Visit our Campus page to explore our state-of-the-art facilities and watch a 360 tour. All students have access to Additional Learning Support (ALS) and you can also use the award-winning Health and Wellbeing Centre and GAINSpace. If you enjoy sport, you could join Barnsley Sport Academy or Honeywell Sports Village.
We’ve got some great food and drink outlets including our very own Starbucks, located in the Atrium of the Old Mill Lane campus.
Careers guidance: see what careers are available in the Business sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Tutorial Support and Additional Learning Support (ALS)
of Business students went on to work or further study after completing their course.
See the Business Pathways to find out what study programmes we offer.
Studying an Accountancy, Business or Management course at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Accountant, Investment/Commercial Banker, Human Resources Manager, Management Consultant, Marketing Executive, Market Research Analyst, Retail Manager or Social Media Manager.
See what careers are available in the Business sector.
Abi Marshall
Business: Management and Administration Level 3 T Level
“My love for Maths and using it in the real world is the reason I’ve chosen to study Business. I decided to study a T Level because the mix of project-based theory lessons and exams appealed to me. The tutors want you to do your best and they are so understanding. I’d recommend studying at the College because everyone is friendly and it has a welcoming community.”
Barnsley Academy
Kyle Guest
Business Level 3 Full-time
“I would definitely encourage people to come and study Business at this College, especially as it will provide you with all the required information and support. All of the different detailed units will help students to understand how a business works, which is helpful if they are considering setting up their own business.”
Hinde House School
Gemma Davis
Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship, Barnsley College
“At the start of the course, I was working as a Band 3 Outpatient Supervisor. With the support of the College and the opportunities given to me by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and encouragement from my managers, I am now working as a Band 6 Outpatient Site Manager. My development continues as I'm enrolled onto the Level 5 Operations/Department Management Apprenticeship.”
Kieran Pawlyn
Level 3 Business
“I chose to study at Barnsley College because it really is Outstanding. I enjoyed the units on Personal/Business Finance and Visual Merchandising, and the staff were great and really helpful.”
Secured full-time employment at Gritstone Financial Planning
Alice Baker
Level 3 Business
“I enjoyed many things about College. Mainly how the lessons were fun and engaging; the teachers are incredibly supportive of you; and not only are you encouraged to develop academic skills, you are also encouraged to develop personal skills such as confidence and communication.”
Studying a Business degree with the Open University
Neana Lawson
Level 3 Advice and Guidance (Work-Based)
“I chose this course because nowhere locally in Nottinghamshire seemed to offer it at Level 3 via online learning, or using the e-portfolio system. As I am registered blind, it is much easier to do the work electronically than on paper.”
Volunteer work
Glyn Richardson
Level 5 Operations or Departmental Manager Apprenticeship
“The course was great as it gave me flexibility to improve myself whilst still holding down a full-time job. My tutor was great, and she was available most days when I wanted to call her for advice or help. This proved invaluable during the last year of my course as face-to-face contact was not an option.”
Service Area Production Advisor at Masonite