A Level Business Studies students have access to a wide range of possible careers and Higher Education opportunities due to the diverse nature of this course. We follow the AQA specification.
“For me, Business Studies has offered a great insight into the working world of business which affects everything from what we are sold, to where we are sold it, and at what price. In Year 12 I’ve learnt a lot about decision making and the strategic positioning of businesses as well as management, operations and everything inbetween. These concepts are applied to the real world at a variety of scales and in various markets and sectors, where learnt theory is brought to life. Engage with the subject and you’ll develop a broad range of business skills, including problem solving, critiquing and analysis which are invaluable for the A Level, as well as other subjects and the wider world.”
Josh B
Hear from our Head of A Level Business Studies – video coming soon!
Mr Cushion
Head of Business Studies
Many of our students go on to study the discipline or related subjects at undergraduate level. Alternatively, you can start a career in business armed with an excellent knowledge of how businesses operate. In particular, you will have a head start in careers within accountancy, marketing, sales and human resources. Business Studies has consistently been a popular choice for students studying at the College. The department are experienced in delivering the subject and students achieve good results.
Content
In business you will study the following topics:
What is business? Managing marketing and finance
1. Business and objectives
2. Forms of business and stakeholders
3. Marketing management
4. Financial management
Managing people and operations
1. People management
2. Operations management
3. Managing business culture
Business and society, business and the external environment, and business strategy
1. Business and society
2. Business and the external environment
3. Strategy
4. Change
Assessment
There are three exam papers of 2 hours each.
Paper 1 assesses content from the first unit. It contains two case studies. Each case study will be followed by five compulsory questions worth 45 marks in total.
Paper 2 assessess content from the second unit with links to the first. It contains two case studies. Each case study will be followed by five compulsory questions worth 45 marks in total.
Paper 3 assesses content from the third unit with links to the first and second. It contains two case studies. Each case study will be followed by five compulsory questions worth 45 marks in total.
Entry Requirements
Minimum 65544 including 5 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature. It is not a requirement that you should have studied Business Studies at GCSE in order to take an A Level course in this subject. It is more important that you have a strong interest in business studies and current affairs and want to learn how a business is organised, operates, plans and makes its decisions.
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