A-Levels - A Level Business
Business, Administration and Law
What will you be working towards?
| Code | 57390 |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
A Level Business is useful for a range of careers, as it is a subject which covers a wide variety of topics, including marketing and finance. It also gives you the opportunity to start using skills within the classroom straight into the working world, be it a part-time job or your own business.
Details
What you will study
You'll develop a range of skills covering the following subject areas:
Marketing and people including:
Meeting customer needs
The market
Marketing mix and strategy
Managing people
Entrepreneurs and leaders
Managing business activities including:
Raising finance
Financial planning
Managing finance
Resource management
External influences
Business decisions and strategy including:
Business objectives and strategy
Business growth
Decision-making techniques
Influences on business decisions
Assessing competitiveness
Managing change
Global business including:
Globalisation
Global markets and business expansion
Global marketing
Global industries and companies (multinational corporations)
How will it be delivered?
Assessment is by external examination. To achieve the full A Level in Business you will need to complete three externally assessed exams at the end of the second year. Progression is carefully monitored through combined student/teacher assessment, homework assignments and examination practice.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs 9-4 , including English Language and maths at grade 5
Your next steps...
Further Study
The majority of students progress to university degrees in a wide range of subjects such as Business Studies, Business Management, or a combined degree with Marketing or Economics.
Career Opportunities
Business will open your eyes to a wide range of job opportunities ranging from finance to marketing to management, whether you undertake a course at university or go straight into the work environment.