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A Level Business Studies (AQA)
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: Mr A Coventry ([email protected])
Entry Requirements Grade C in IGCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent.
Where next? A business qualification prepares you for a degree or career in business, which may stretch across
any sector or industry. Industries as diverse as banking, chemicals, utilities, fashion, health,
grocery and construction all require managers with a clear understanding of systems, efficiency
and operational issues. Opportunities exist in the private, public and voluntary sectors, both in
the UK and overseas.
All universities offer Business courses varying from Business Studies to Accounting to Business
Management. Many courses now offer an industrial placement year which can prepare students
for a life in business.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
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
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
Three two-hour papers each worth 33% of the A level. Based on case studies, stimulus material and including essays
and multiple choice.
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