BUSINESS STUDIES

BUSINESS

STUDIES (A-level)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 5+ ENGLISH & MATHS A-LEVEL EXAM BOARD: PEARSON EDEXCEL

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Students will study business behaviour, decision-making and the environment in which they operate. By examining and thinking critically about real businesses and the problems they face an insight will be gained into different contexts helping to understand the key issues in any situation. The course includes elements of marketing, accountancy, strategic planning, managing employees and economics.

You will be expected to demonstrate a critical approach and be able to apply knowledge to real life business situations. You will need to be able to evaluate business activity in the context of its impact on society. Essay writing involves independent research. The course will consist of 4 themes: 1: Marketing and people 2: Managing business activities 3: Business decisions and strategy 4: Global business

You will be introduced to business in themes 1 and 2 through building knowledge of core business concepts and applying them to business contexts to develop a broad understanding of how businesses work. You will then further develop the breadth and depth of your knowledge and understanding, by applying these to a wider range of contexts and more complex business information in themes 3 and 4, requiring you to take a more strategic view of business opportunities and issues. The course will prepare you with skills such as the ability to think analytically and logically with the critical approach needed for degrees in Business Studies, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law, and Politics among others.

Alternatively, you could enter the workplace with a career as an entrepreneur running your own business or go into employment in a major bank, pharmaceutical company or marketing and media organisation.

This course will could also lead to a career in the Civil Service.