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WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?

The A level Business course takes a holistic approach to the subject, demonstrating the interrelated nature of business models, theories and techniques to support the analysis of contemporary business issues and situations.

Students will focus on topics that are relevant in today’s society, such as digital technology, business ethics and globalisation.

Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You will require a Grade 5 or higher in GCSE Business/Grade L2 Merit OCR National, if studied, and a Grade 5 or higher in English Language and Mathematics.

A study of GCSE/OCR Business is desirable.

SYLLABUS

YEAR 12

  • What is business?
  • Managers, leadership and decision making
  • Decision making to improve marketing performance
  • Decision making to improve operational performance
  • Decision making to improve financial performance
  • Decision making to improve human resource performance

YEAR 13

  • Analysing the strategic position of a business
  • Choosing strategic direction
  • Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies
  • Managing strategic change

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED AND EXAMINED?

All the units of study are assessed through examination. There will be internal assessments at the end of Year 12 and then 3 external examinations, each 2 hours long, at the end of Year 13.

FUTURE COURSES AND POSSIBLE CAREERS

The course qualifies students for UCAS points and gives them a wide choice of progression options, including university courses, training or relevant employment in the business sector. A level Business enables students to develop a range of transferable skills which are relevant to any career, but particularly those in management, accounting and marketing.

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