A Level Business can be studied whether you have studied the subject before or not. If you have an interest in how successful businesses operate, or perhaps have an interest in starting your own business when you leave school, this may be a suitable course for you.
Assessment is in the form of three written exams at the end of Year 13, each lasting two hours.
Skills required
- Analytical skills
- Evaluative skills
- Numeracy skills
Entry Requirements
- Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics
- Grade 5 in English Language and/or Literature
- Grade 5 in Business Studies (if studied at GCSE)
Units studied
- Theme 1: Marketing and people
- Theme 2: Managing Business Activities
- Theme 3: Business Decisions and Strategy
- Theme 4: Global Business
Careers
Many students who study Business at A Level, go on to study it at University or, or progress to similar courses such as Marketing, Management, Finance, Accountancy and even Law. You can use your knowledge to set up your own business, or apply to many apprenticeships.
Enrichment
Each year we take part in a national competition to find budding stock brokers. Students will also have a different industry to investigate in Year 13. So far we have looked at the fitness industry and Cadbury and the world of chocolate. Depending on the industry there may be the chance to visit related businesses to see what makes them successful.