A Level Business Studies
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Whether you want to start your own company or be a CEO of a multinational corporation, an A-Level in business studies will teach you the skills that are required. Business is a dynamic, fast moving subject based in the real world. You will learn about how businesses operate and discover that business is always in the news. There is always something going on directly related to what you will be studying, from mergers and takeovers to ethical concerns about supply chains or executive pay.
You will discover how to market a product successfully depending on the target audience and you will learn to analyse the strategies employed by businesses such as Jaguar, Land Rover and Ikea for success. You will also find out how to motivate people, and look at different ways of leading an organisation. You will discover what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.
Entry requirements: Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 5 in Maths
Course content
Business will equip you with the skills you need to progress into work or on to University. You will learn how to apply theory to factual situations, how to analyse problems, arrive at solutions, and how to evaluate business strategies. Students are encouraged to use an enquiring, critical and thoughtful approach to the study of business, to understand that business behaviour can be studied from a range of perspectives and to challenge assumptions.
Business will equip you with the skills you need to progress into work or on to University. You will learn how to apply theory to factual situations, how to analyse problems, arrive at solutions, and how to evaluate business strategies. Students are encouraged to use an enquiring, critical and thoughtful approach to the study of business, to understand that business behaviour can be studied from a range of perspectives and to challenge assumptions.
Assessment
1. Paper 1 – Marketing, people and global business – 2hrs – 100 marks – 35% of A level
2. Paper 2 – Business activities, decisions and strategy – 2hrs – 100 marks – 35% of A level
3. Paper 3 – Investigating business in a competitive environment – 2hrs – 100 marks – 30% of A level
What you can do next?
Studying Business will open your eyes to the wide range of job opportunities available, ranging from finance to marketing to management. Jobs in business include human resources management,
fashion retailing, accountancy and finance, as well as setting up your own business. Many business A-Level students’ progress onto university or degree apprenticeships. This ranges
from courses such as Business Studies, International Business Management to more specialised ones such as Accounting and Finance, Marketing and Human Resources Management.