Business A level

A LEVEL AND LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATIONS

To gain a place on this course students will ideally have at least grade 4 in both English Language and Mathematics and at least three other GCSEs, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications, at grade 5 or above. Some subjects also have additional entry requirements.

All students are to choose 3 subjects from 3 different blocks. Further Mathematics may be taken as a fourth choice.

LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATIONS

Subjects have individual entry requirements.

Students only need to apply for either Bricklaying or Hairdressing.

BUSINESS

This course is a broad based qualification that provides the opportunity for students to explore the world of business in a theoretical and practical way. By using research and investigation, students develop a range of transferable skills such as analysis, communicating clearly, making decisions, problem solving, prioritising their work and evaluation, while discovering the problems and opportunities faced by businesses.

Typical Topics studied:

• Marketing
• Human resources
• Finance
• Operations
• External influences

Exams:

Component 1 - Managers leaders and decision making.

Decision making improving marketing, operational, financial and human resource performance. Analysing the strategic position of a business. Choosing strategic direction and choosing strategic methods. Managing strategic change.

Data response

1 Written exam:2 hours

100 marks

33.3% of A-Level

Multiple choice questions worth 15 marks

Short answer questions worth 35 marks

2 X Essay question 50 marks

Component 2 - All content

Data response

1 Written exam:2 hours

100 marks

33.3% of A-Level

3 x data response question 33% each

Component 3 - All content

1 Written exam: 2 hours

100 marks

33.3% of A-Level

1 x compulsory case study and 6 x questions

Subject Specific Requirements

Grade 5 in Business (if taken at GCSE). Grade 5 in English Lang and grade 5 in Mathematics.

Future Applications

Accountant, Advertising, Executive, Banking, Manager, Marketing, Entrepreneur, Human Resources, Retail Manager, Research Analyst, Public Relations, Market Research, Advertising