A Level Business

Business A Level gives students the skills and information required to understand how businesses are created, managed and become successful. Comprising four themes - Marketing and People; Managing Business Activities; Business Decisions and Strategy; and Global Business - it is a dynamic course, which investigates the practical application of business concepts by exploring events in the business world and relating these to business theories and practice. It studies how businesses function and looks at the work of various departments including finance, human resources, marketing and production. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to take an active interest in the news and events in the business world.

ASSESSMENT

Paper 1 - Marketing, People and Global Businesses (35%)

This two-hour paper covers topics such as marketing, human resources and global business environments, and includes a mix of data response and extended open response questions.

Paper 2 - Business Activities, Decisions and Strategy (35%)

This two-hour paper covers business finance, operations, strategic decision making and influences on business, and includes a mix of data response and extended open response questions.

Paper 3 - Investigating Business in a Competitive Environment (30%)

Also two hours long, this paper brings together students’ knowledge from across the course, with a focus on investigating businesses in competitive environments. It largely consists of case studies and scenario-based questions.

WHERE DOES THE COURSE LEAD?

Business A Level is well regarded by many universities and provides a strong foundation for further studies in Business related degrees such as Marketing, Finance and Human Resources, as well as supporting studies in specialist areas such as Sports Management and Fashion Management.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

If not studied before: 5 in Maths

Examining Board:
Edexcel

Michelle Cooke
Head of Department