Business Studies:Single

Course summary

You will study businesses from a variety of contexts including large/ small, UK-focused/global, services/manufacturing. The course not only concentrates on the internal goings-on of businesses but also looks at the fast-changing external environment in which these businesses work. You will consider well-known businesses from the perspective of different stakeholders. Critically, you will gain an understanding of the strategic decisions made by businesses to increase their competitiveness in the marketplace. A variety of teaching and learning methods are used to enable you to develop the required skills to be successful. For example, student presentations; analysis of business problems to make appropriate recommendations; analysis of data; and critical thinking to develop lines of argument and make informed decisions. The course will cover: why businesses exist, different forms of ownership, managers & leaders, stakeholders, marketing, operations (production), finance, human resources, analyzing the strategic position of a business, choosing strategic direction, strategic methods, and managing strategic change. Business A level can lead to a wide range of degree-level courses including Business, Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting, and Finance Economics. It is also a great complementary subject for many other areas of study, such as Engineering, Design, Law, and Geography. This subject also provides excellent preparation for the world of work – whether you fancy yourself at the head of a successful multinational, or you prefer to set up your own small business – this course will give you the knowledge and skills required. We will also be offering the opportunity for you to organize and run your own ‘Young Enterprise’ company as an extra-curricular activity, allowing you to experience what it is really like to manage a business. How many students can put the CEO of a company on an application form?