Whether you want to start your own enterprise or enjoy a high-flying career with a global brand, a Business and Professional qualification at The Manchester College – the No.1 College in Greater Manchester for achievement* - can give you a head-start.
With 45,000 new jobs created in Manchester in the past 10 years and thousands more on the horizon, there are enormous opportunities in areas such as HR, accounting, sales, digital marketing, communications and, even, owning and running a business if you have the ambition, the determination and the will to succeed.
Other than those key qualities, all you need to start on your path is a keen interest in how business works and we can teach you the rest.
Whether you want to start your own enterprise or enjoy the benefits of a high-flying role with a global brand, our Business and Professional courses are designed to help you kick-start your journey.
If you’re 16-18, you’ll have the opportunity to join our Industry Excellence Academy for Business and Professional. You’ll study industry focussed courses co-developed with industry partners Invasion and Pie Analysis with at least 15 days industry placements included.
Plus, on all of our courses, you’ll benefit from a wide range of activities to give you a greater understanding of the business landscape, such as work placements, visits to businesses, and projects with real employers.
Adult courses
If you’re over 19, we offer a wide range of courses in Accounting, Business, Medical Administration and Terminology, Law, Trade Union Education and Professional Development with start dates throughout the year.
These courses can help you to upskill and strengthen your CV, whether you want to start a new career or progress in your current role.
The business world doesn’t stand still – new trends, technologies and focuses emerge all the time. When you choose The Manchester College for your course, you’ll be taught by people with real-life experiences of working in the world of business, a true interest in keeping up-to-date with new developments, and a love of sharing their knowledge with their students.
Get to know some of our department:
Carol Whitworth - Assistant Principal
Carol has been Assistant Principal for Business and Professional since January 2015 and has been with the College for 18 years. She has a degree in Software Development and an MSc in Digital Learning.
Carol strives to ensure The Manchester College’s Business and Professional courses are the most relevant, up-to-date and industry focused in Manchester.
Peter Green - Head of Department
Before joining the College, Peter spent a significant number of years working within the retail sector. He held management positions at high-street brands such as Homebase and Sainsbury’s, focusing on visual merchandising and other key areas. Peter has been at the College for over ten years and is an NVQ Work Based Assessor. His specialist area is marketing.
Ayesha Akhtar - Departmental Team Leader
Ayesha has worked at the College now for five years. Her law degree has allowed Ayesha to incorporate more legal units in some of our Business and Professional courses, so students can gain a greater understanding of complex areas such as contract law and legislation in the workplace. Ayesha also often brings in guest speakers to deliver lectures on specialist subjects.
Goar Krebs - Tutor
Having previously been a student at The Manchester College, Goar has first-hand experience of the support the department and College provides, including opportunities for progression. After studying for a degree, Goar worked in human resources for global hotel brand Hilton, before joining the College five years ago.
Mo Ditta - Tutor
Mo is Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualified and teaches Business with Finance. He has been at the college for a year having previously worked as an Accounts Clerk and particularly enjoys teaching financial and management accounting units.
Herve Tshomba - Tutor
Herve joined The Manchester College in 2016 having achieved a degree in Marketing and a Post Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship. Herve possesses more than 5 years’ experience working in education and is equipped with all of the knowledge and experience to support and develop students understanding of the industry and a broad range of business topics.
Our Business and Professional courses are offered at our Nicholls, Northenden and Openshaw campuses with adult courses offered at our St John’s campus,
All of our campuses have excellent public transport links and student facilities and all of our classrooms are well-equipped with high performance PCs. You’ll also get access to specialist business software, as well as podcasts, Skype, Moodle and more.
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Top Careers Opportunities
Business and financial project management
Average salary: £45k
Chartered and certified accountants
Average salary: £32k
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks
Average salary: £26k
Financial managers and directors
Average salary: £50k
I felt fully supported throughout my course and my work has improved substantially, as a result of the skills I have learned, within my current placement.
I began the course in January and I was quickly welcomed into the group through exciting group activities. My tutor helped me to focus on what I needed to achieve and to set my personal goals. I completed the Extended Certificate with a D*D* grade in five months.
In one of The Manchester College’s 19 Centres of Excellence you’ll develop the skills and gain the qualifications that you need to take the next steps towards your dream career.
In our unique Industry Excellence Academy you’ll benefit from a programme of study that has been co-developed, and is co-delivered, with one of our industry partners.
