Business Studies A Level
Examining Board: AQA
Overview
The Business A Level course immerses students into real-world relevance, covering current issues like AI and globalisation as well as the core functions necessary to make a successful business. Learners will develop practical skills that are transferable, including data analysis and critical thinking, whilst using these skills in case-study scenarios - ensuring they apply their theory. An excellent way to delve into the world of work.
Course Content
A Level Business Studies has the following topics:
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Business and Objectives
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Forms of Business and stakeholders
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Marketing management
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Financial management
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People management
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Operations management
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Managing business culture
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Business and society
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Business and the external environment
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Strategy and planning
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Change, risk and uncertainty
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Maths and English Language. A Grade 5 in Maths is preferable.
How is it Assessed?
Paper 1: What is a Business? Managing Marketing and Finance (33%)
Paper 2: Managing People and Operations (33%)
Paper 3: Business and Society, the External Environment and Strategy (33%)
Future Pathways with Business
Entrepreneurship, Management Consulting, Marketing, Advertising, Financial Services, Corporate Finance, Product Development, Project Management, Human Resources, and much more.
