Applied Business
Ashby School - Leicestershire
01530413748
Nottingham Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, LE65 1DT
Course summary

The Level 3 Applied general in Business aims to look at the questions arising in business and how decisions are made in business. The new AQA syllabus covers 6 units which are assessed both internally and externally during the two years of the course. Units: 1) Financial planning and analysis 2) Business dynamics 3) Entrepreneurial opportunities 4) Managing and leading people 5) Developing a business proposal 8) Marketing communication

Entry requirements

For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics and English Language/Literature at a Grade 4 or above. There is no need for any prior knowledge of the subject. Students who have studied Business at GCSE are expected to have achieved a Grade 4 or above. Students who have studied BTEC Business are expected to have achieved a P2 or above. The right attitude to the subject is vital along with an interest in current affairs, politics, industry and enthusiasm to know more.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1: External examination 16.6% Unit 2: Internally assessed coursework 16.6% Unit 3: External assignment 16.6% Unit 4: External examination 16.6% Unit 5: Internally assessed coursework 16.6% Unit 8: Internally assessed coursework 16.6%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNottingham Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, LE65 1DT