A Levels - A Level Business

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, whether that be a full-time/part-time job or your own business.

The learning process will be varied, ranging from lectures, through student-centred activities, individual and group work. You’ll also be expected to conduct at least four hours of reading and independent study outside of lessons and complete regular homework tasks.

Year 1 involves an introduction to key business areas: Marketing, Operations, Finance and Human Resource Management. This includes a special focus on decision-making – particularly how decisions made in one area can affect the rest of the business.

Year 2 looks at the bigger picture including: strategic issues, change management and the external environment.

Assessment consists of three exams. They feature a range of question styles including multiple choice, short answer questions, essay questions, data response questions and case studies.

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.

The course is 100% exam-based and lasts for two years. The course is split into four units. There are three exams for the full A-level, comprising of 35% for Paper 1 and 2, with 30% on the final paper which will be based on all knowledge throughout the course around a pre-released theme.

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English Language and a grade 5 in maths.

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.