Business Studies A Level

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This is a really good course choice for you if you have a strong interest in how businesses operate. The course allows you to explore all aspects of the business world including the many different types of business structure, business functions including Human Resources, Marketing, Finance and Operations along with the strategic aims and objectives of a business.

This course will give you access to a wide range of exciting next step opportunities including many business related degree courses at university (such as Business Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing or Finance) advanced apprenticeships with leading companies or the ability to run your own business in the future

TOPICS COVERED:

• What is business?

• Managers, leadership and decision making

• Decision making to improve marketing performance

• Decision making to improve operational performance

• Decision making to improve financial performance

• Decision making to improve human resource performance

• Analysing the strategic position of a business

• Choosing strategic direction

• Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies

• Managing strategic change

100% Examination

Information on course specific and pathway specific entry criteria can be found on our website.

A Level Business can lead to a wide range of career options as the course will develop your skills of analysis and problem solving. Students who go on to study Business at university often chose to specialise in Marketing, Finance, IT or Human Resources. Having an A Level in Business will put you in great stead for a huge range of careers, as it is a great qualification to have. Our students progress to enjoy careers in numerous professions including marketing and advertising, retail management, public relations, teaching, recruitment, sales and distribution.