A Level Business

A Level Business as a subject will inspire, motivate and challenge learning. It introduces students to the principles of business, providing them with an understanding of how businesses operate in today’s global economy. It covers key business concepts, decision-making processes, and strategic planning, encouraging students to develop analytical and critical thinking skills.

The A Level is a two-year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for students who want to progress to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment. It can also support students who want to progress directly to employment in job roles in business or business management and Higher Apprenticeships in the business sector.

Business Studies A Level is a great choice for anyone interested in the world of commerce and entrepreneurship. It’s a great way to prepare for university courses in the fields of business and management, and to equip yourself with the know-how to start up your own business or follow a career in finance, accounting, marketing or management post university.

There are three units which are studied throughout the course:

• What is business? Managing marketing and finance
• Managing people and operations
• Business and society, business and the external environment, and business strategy

The course is assessed through 3 written exams, each 2 hours long and worth 90 marks.

All papers have two case studies. Each case study is followed by five compulsory questions worth 45 marks in total.

• 2 x 6 mark 'analyse' question
• 2 x 9 mark 'assess' question
• 1 x 15 mark 'evaluate' question

Five GCSEs at Grade 4 including:

• Grade 4 in GCSE English Language
• Grade 4 in GCSE Maths
• Grade 4 in GCSE Business, or a Merit in Level 2 Business, if taken

The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses, for example:

• BSc (Hons) in Business and Management
• BA (Hons) and BSc(Hons) in Business Studies
• BSc (Hons) in International Management