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Key details

Course areas
Business and AccountsSport
Student types
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 2
Start date
Monday 14th September 2026
Location
City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Course code
Parent course code:C058249 Child course code: Q058250
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Course introduction

Are you passionate about sport and ready to level up a career in business? 

The Introduction to Business Course Level 2 is delivered in partnership between Notts County and Nottingham College and is designed for people who want to combine their love for the sport industry with practical business skills. 

Modules include:

  • How to manage teams and organisations effectively
  • Strategies for marketing, branding, and sponsorships – using a range of sport case studies
  • Financial management - including examples from within the sports industry
  • The power of media, broadcasting, and digital content in business
  • Event planning and the logistics including sporting events
  • Leadership and team-building principles that can be applied to a wide range of business organisations 

The course covers all elements of business, giving you the chance to specialise in your area of interest as the course progresses. We will discuss at your interview which pathway would be best for you.

Why choose this course: 

  • Industry expertise: your lessons will include a range of guest speakers with real-life experience in the sports business world.
  • Practical experience: hands-on projects and case studies including work experience at sporting events in a range of different settings
  • Progression opportunities - our programmes are designed to offer a range of progression pathways, continued study at a higher level, move into apprenticeship opportunities or into part- or full-time employment 

Whether you dream of running a major sports team, or making strategic decisions for top-tier brands, this course will equip you with the tools to succeed in the fast-paced world of sport or business. 

Course information

1 year

Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Technical Certificate in Enterprise - Notts County

You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9–3 (A*–D), including English Language and Maths – one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9–4 (A*–C). Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 3 (D) and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above.

Assessment is mainly through coursework, as well as practical assessments and some external assessments. 

You could progress to further learning, an apprenticeship or employment. 

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

Please note this course is based at Notts County.

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