‘…standards of work are strong.’ Ofsted, 2018

Studying a course in business or finance can open up doors to a career in a wide range of industries and can also provide you with the knowledge needed to start up your own business. It is business and finance that drives the world’s economy, and every successful organisation has an element of business and finance to them – from charities to government to multi-national organisations, they all rely upon business disciplines such as HR, marketing and finance to function.

In Birmingham, 20% of people working are in business and professional services — this is higher than the average in across the rest of the UK. In fact, Birmingham has the largest financial sector outside London, employing about 90,000 people. We are also the home to 19 out of the top 20 accountancy companies in the UK.

Why South and City College Birmingham?

We have a range of innovative business courses and accountancy courses, as well as courses in business administration. We offer part-time and full-time options, fast track options or apprenticeships, from level 1 to higher education courses. We have a range of pathways all designed to suit different learners and their different aspirations from enterprise through to the more traditional business qualifications.

From customer service skills to specific computing knowledge we can provide you with both the skills and confidence you need to take that next step forward. To help you apply the theoretical knowledge you gain on the course to practical situations in the workplace, we also offer work experience opportunities to our students.

Our teaching staff are all experienced within the industry and will take the time to understand your unique situation and goals, helping you progress in your career and find the right place on leaving the college.