Business

Business Summary

Business 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. Through Business Studies A Level, you’ll engage with the world of business through the context of current business developments and real business situations.

Entry Requirements

• GCSE Grade 5 or higher in Business, or Grade Merit or higher in an equivalent vocational qualification
• GCSE Grade 5 or higher in English Language and Maths

Course Duration

2 years full-time

Specification

AQA

How you will study

You’ll learn how management, leadership and decision-making can improve performance in marketing, operational, financial and human resources. You’ll also explore the interrelated nature of business activities and how they affect businesses, be they large or small, UK or internationally focused and in different sectors such as service or manufacturing.

Component breakdown

Unit Breakdown:
Unit 1 – What is Business
Unit 2 – Management & Decision Making
Unit 3 – Marketing Decisions
Unit 4 – Operational Decisions
Unit 5 – Financial Decisions
Unit 6 – Human Resource Decisions
Unit 7a)– Analysing the Strategic position – Internal Analysis
Unit 7b) – Analysing the Strategic position – External & Strategic
Unit 8 – Choosing Strategic Direction
Unit 9 – Strategic Methods: How to Pursue Strategies
Unit 10 – Managing Strategic Change

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