Business

(AQA Specification Code 7131/7132)

Course details: -

6 lessons a week - 5 hours of teaching time

Three examinations at the end of Year 13

Paper 1 (33.3%) Content from topics 1-8. Multiple choice questions. Short answer questions and two essay questions.

Paper 2 (33.3%) Content from topics 1-8. Three data response questions.

Paper 3 (33.3%) Any content from topics 1-8. One case study followed by six questions.

Overview of course content: -

Year 12 Topics Year 13 Topics

1. What is business?

7. Analysing strategic position of a business 2. Managers, leadership and decision making 8. Choosing a strategic direction 3. Decision making to improve marketing performance 9. Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies 4. Decision making to improve operational performance 10. Managing strategic change 5. Decision making to improve financial performance 6. Decision making to improve human resource performance

Skills acquired and future prospects: -

Do you fancy yourself as the CEO of a successful business? Got some great ideas for new products or services? Maybe you want to work for a large company in marketing or management? Or start a business from home? This A Level will get you started in business and give you the skills and knowledge to progress to Higher Education. You could work for a company or maybe a management consultancy, but ultimately all businesses (and other organisations like charities and hospitals) need sound business skills behind them. Among the many benefits, this specification is designed to encourage students to develop real life skills needed for further study and future employment. Students who take Business will find that it combines well with subjects such as; Psychology, English, Mathematics and Modern Languages but students committed to the Arts or Sciences should also consider taking Business in this cost-centred world.