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Business Studies (A Level)
New Specification What does this mean?
Why choose A-level Business Studies?
A level Business introduces students to the fundamental principles of all business, enabling them to assess for example why a company like Zara became a multinational success at a time when other clothes retailers like Jaeger and American Apparel were disappearing from the high street. Students will cover a wide range of business topics from leadership, finance, marketing, production, managing strategic change and many more. The subject is designed to engage students through topics and issues that are relevant in today’s society.
Back to topWhat will I learn in Y12 and how will I be assessed?
You will learn theme 1, this involves meeting customer needs, marketing, managing people and entrepreneurs. You will also complete theme 2 which focuses on financial planning, sources of finance, managing finance, resource management and external influences.
There are no external assessments in Y12 but we will complete internal assessments to help understand progress and achievement.
Back to topWhat will I learn in Y13 and how will I be assessed?
You will learn theme 3, this includes, business objectives, business growth, decision making techniques, influences on business decisions, competitiveness and managing change. You will also complete theme 4 which is global business involving, globalisation, global markets and business expansion, global marketing and multinational corporations.
You will have three external examinations at the end of Y13.
Paper 1 - 2 hours 35% Theme 1 & Theme 4
Paper 2 - 2 hours 35% Theme 2 & Theme 3
Paper 3 - 2 hours 30% Theme 1, 2, 3 & 4 - A pre-release is issued.
Back to topHow will I learn?
You will learn through opportunities to:
• Discuss key concepts in pairs and groups
• Independently read around the topics
• Apply learning through case studies
• Work independently on written tasks
• Practice exam style questions
• Question visiting speaker
Related Degrees
Many Business Studies students go on to study the subject at university. Others have chosen to specialise in key aspects of the course such as Accountancy and Finance, Human Resources Management, Marketing, Economics, international Business or other related fields.
Back to topRelated Careers
Many different career paths are open to students of this subject including Business and International Management, Accountancy, Law, Retail Management and Banking.
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