professional studies
A-LEVEL
BUSINESS
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 It offers an interesting and current insight into a range of
issues and business behaviour affecting organisations today.
3 You will develop a critical understanding of business activities
on a local, national and global scale.
3 You will explore how businesses adapt and respond
strategically to a changing environment.
3 You will gain an understanding of the business decision-
making process, encouraging you to establish informed
opinions and views.
BTEC LEVEL 3
BUSINESS
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
AS - two 90-minute exams
A-Level - three two-hour exams
(Exams will be a mix of multiple choice, short answer questions
and essay questions).
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
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GCSE English and Maths minimum grade 4
ability to use and interpret data and work independently
interest in current affairs
willingness to carry out background reading
confidence to take part in discussion and use real business
examples
PROGRESSION
Degree courses including Accounting and Financial
Management, Business and Economics, Business Management,
Marketing, Product Innovation and Development and Fashion
Retailing. Careers and further training posts have recently
included AAT trainees and a selection of apprenticeships. Other
students choose this A-Level as they have an ambition to run
their own business.
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REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 Build on any knowledge you already have of business,
marketing and management.
3 Discover more about how real businesses operate and react
to change.
3 Enhance your practical skills by running your own mini
enterprise.
3 Enjoy traditional lessons, spend time working on coursework
and problem solve either independently or within a group.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
You will study a range of business subjects including an
Introduction to Business, Finance and Accounts, Marketing,
Human Resources, Event Management, International Business
and many more.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Year 1 - exam in Finance and Accounting and Management and
a controlled assessment on a Marketing Campaign.
Year 2 - exams on Management and Strategy.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
• ability to complete coursework and to carry out your own
research
• independent thinking and teamwork skills
• an interest in Business.
PROGRESSION
University or the ability to start your own business.
Careers in retail, marketing, human resources, man