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BUSINESS STUDIES
A Level
If you are interested in running your own business or
understanding how businesses work, a business course
could be right for you. You will study business in a variety
of forms (example large/small, UK focused/global, service/
manufacturing) and consider such topics as the nature of
business and the importance of the context it operates
within. You will study and research the internal and external
influences that shape the important strategic decisions that
all businesses have to make – these might include zero
inflation and low interest rates, the slowing down of growth
in China and the potential conflict between the market’s
demand for competitive prices and shareholder’s desire
for profits. Assessment on the course will require your
development of good quantitative and analytical skills that
will be used in case study scenarios drawn largely from
real business situations.
The course is geared towards the contemporary business
world and students will have to engage with the reported
business news, you will be encouraged to keep a case
book of current business issues.
COURSE CONTENT
• What is business?
• Managing marketing and finance
• Managing operations and people
• Business and society
• Business and the external environment
• Business strategy
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
CAREER PATHWAYS
Standard advanced entry requirements
Many students go on to courses in
Business and other related degrees.
This subject can lead to a wide range
of employment opportunities
Plus Grade 4 in GCSE Maths
assessment
“Students flourish
in the vibrant and
highly inclusive culture
staff create.” Ofsted 2024
100% exam
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Teamwork, leadership skills, problem
solving and decision making, analytical
and evaluative skills, financial and business
skills.
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