Business
Why is the study of Business important?
Business studies teaches students essential skills in enterprise and small-business management. In Business students will learn skills that they can apply to real-life, developing practical competencies and financial acumen.
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Course Content and Assessment
Course Content:
Theme 1: Marketing and people
Students will develop an understanding of:
- Meeting customer needs
- The market
- Marketing mix and strategies
- Managing people
- Entrepreneurs and leaders
Theme 2: Managing business activities
Students will develop an understanding of:
- Raising finance
- Financial planning
- Managing finance
- Resources management
- External influences
Theme 3: Business decisions and strategy
This theme develops the concepts introduced in Theme 2. Students will develop an understanding of:
- Business objectives and strategy
- Business growth
- Decision-making techniques
- Influences on business decisions
- Assessing competitiveness
- Managing change
Theme 4: Global business
This theme develops the concepts introduces in Theme 1. Students will develop an understanding of:
- Globalisation
- Global markets and business expansion
- Global marketing
- Global industries and companies (multinational corporations)
Assessment:
- 100% Examination
- 0% Coursework
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Entry Criteria
5 GCSEs at 4 or above including:
- English & Mathematics at 4 or above.
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How can Business support your future?
Students who have taken A Level Business go on to study Business at University. Future opportunities may include: Human Resources Officer, Marketing Manager, Retail Manager, Business Manager or Finance Manager.
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How does the study of Business support your study of other subjects?
Many universities operate conjoined faculties of Law, Business and Politics. As a result, the study of business works well with all courses on the KS5 options list.
