Business studies

This is an International A Level which will focus on businesses around the world.  Business is relevant to everyone, whether you will work for yourself or for a company.

The course is modular and as such can be examined one module at a time which allows students to have a clear focus on a particular area.  Assessment will be using a variety of short answer questions and essay questions, this will allow students to show their analysis and evaluative skills as they work through the exams. There are 4 exams over the 2 year course.

Areas covered at A Level include:

Meeting customer needs • The market • Marketing mix and strategy • Managing people • Entrepreneurs and leaders

Planning a business and raising finance • Financial planning • Managing finance • Resource management • External influences

Business objectives and strategy • Business growth • Decision-making techniques • Influences on business decisions • Assessing competitiveness • Managing change

Globalisation • Global markets and business expansion • Global marketing • Global industries and companies (multinational corporations)