A Level Business gives you an exciting look into the world of business. You’ll study real news stories and case studies, improving your skills in data analysis, calculations, group activities, discussions, and debates. Plus, it encourages creativity, enterprise, initiative, and problem-solving. The course focuses on the modern business world, helping you connect current events to the theory you learn in class.
This course is an award of AQA. Read the Course specification.
You will learn through a variety of methods such as case studies, activities, group work, lectures, debates, focus groups, multimedia, virtual learning environments and individual study.
GCSE Grade 5 or above in Mathematics.
You will learn about a range of business techniques, including using calculations to assess the viability of a business, the importance of marketing to satisfy customer requirements, how to motivate employees to maximise their output and how every business decision has financial implications.
A Level Business is assessed at the end of the second year by examinations over three papers.
Higher Education courses are available in many universities. Degree level programmes include: business management, business and finance, logistics and supply chain, personnel management, events management and enterprise.
Higher Apprenticeships are also available, leading to business or business administration careers.
Opportunities for graduates include business ownership, sales and marketing executive positions, chartered accountancy, human resource management, logistics and supply chain management, systems analyst positions, retail management, insurance underwriter positions, public relations, teaching and events management.
Meet the A Level expert
Gemma has a BA (Hons) degree in Business and Finance and a PGCE in Business Education from Sheffield Hallam University.
Gemma said: “We will all either work for a business or run our own business in our lifetime, so having an understanding of how organisations work and deal with stakeholders can really help later in life! Every day is different, there are many opportunities for students, and the support system through Academic Coach and Personal Progress Mentors is great.”
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