Entry Requirements A minimum of 5 grades 9-4 at GCSE including English and Maths. 9 Business A Level Business A level is concerned with the management and decision-making of businesses both at an operational and strategic level. You will become aware that business activity is an integrated process and that decisions made in one area always have an impact on other areas. There is a strong element of numerical work and you will learn to apply quantitative methods to a range of business contexts. You will gain an insight into the internal functions of business in areas such as marketing, human resource management, operations and finance. Furthermore, you will develop an appreciation of how the external environment influences business performance by studying aspects of economics, law, international relations and ethics. It is a dynamic subject and is best understood when it is applied it to real life contemporary businesses. This A Level qualification is linear which means students will sit all exams at the end of their course in Year 13. There will be three two-hour written exams: Paper 1: Multiple choice, calculations, short answer questions and longer extended essay style questions Paper 2: A range of questions based on three short case studies Paper 3: Six extended questions based on one detailed case study Assessment Business has equal status with other A levels as an entrance qualification to higher education and is highly desirable for business and management degree courses. There are an enormous variety of courses with business or management content ranging from languages to fashion and marketing. Business Studies also provides practical skills and knowledge of value to most employment opportunities and higher apprenticeships. Where could it take you? Course Overview
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