A-Level Business Studies
A Level Business Studies
A level Business is the starting point to become an entrepreneur in the making who turns an idea into a new product or service, or the CEO of a major company that is shaping the marketplace. Could you be the next Jeff Bezos perhaps, or Rihanna?
Why Choose Business?
Whether you want to run your own company, work in a business or manage an area of public service, these areas are all underpinned by the principles studied in Business. This A level will give you an understanding of the world around you and prepare you for the challenges of the 21st century in terms of globalisation, digital technology, ethics and enterprise. Close analysis of Finance, Marketing, Operations and Human Resource functions, leads to skills in communication, problem-solving, time management and decision–making. Business courses are theoretical in foundation but applied in delivery, meaning that research into real life businesses is fundamental to core knowledge value. The expertise and competence acquired during the Business A level course provides a wide range of graduate opportunities and successful careers.
Content Information
Theme 1: Marketing & People
• Meeting customer needs
• The market
• Marketing mix & strategy
• Managing people
• Entrepreneurs & leaders
Theme 2: Managing Business Activities
• Raising finance
• Financial planning
• Managing finance
• Resource management
• External influences
Theme 3: Business Decision & Strategy
• Business objectives and strategy
• Business growth
• Decision-making techniques
• Influences on business decisions
• Assessing competitiveness
• Managing change
Theme 4: Global Business
• Globalisation
• Global markets and business expansion
• Global marketing
• Global industries and companies
Assessment Information
Students follow the Edexcel A level Business course which comprises:
Paper 1: Marketing, People & Global Businesses – Written examination = 35%
Paper 2: Business Activities, Decision & Strategy – Written examination = 35%
Paper 3: Investigating Business in a Competitive Environment – Written examination = 30%
Why Choose Business at St Bede’s?
• Three specialist teachers who are all subject examiners.
• Established links with Businesses and Industry speakers from areas such as banking, retail, marketing, franchising and start up companies.
• Personal support and individual attention through ‘drop ins’.
• Specialist trips to support learning eg New York & LA, Munich and Jaguar Land Rover.
• Opportunities to enter competitions such as Global Investor and apply theory in practice through simulations and co-curricular activities.
What could I do at University after this course?
A Business qualification opens up a vast array of possible paths to follow. You may wish to study Business further as a complete subject at degree level or you may discover a particular interest in one area and specialise in areas such as Finance, Marketing or Human Resource Management. It is also a great subject to combine with most others, e.g. languages to open up a broader range of opportunities post university. Business is a widely accepted subject thanks to its diverse subject content and varied range of skills.