Business Studies:Single

Course summary

This course is for anyone moving on from GCSE with an interest in business. Whether you're considering working for a global corporation, small firm or even running your own business in the future, this subject will give you a good grounding in business theory. You don't need to have studied GCSE business to do this course but you will need good numerical skills (at least level 2). Studying business can lead to careers in almost any employment sector and it combines well with most other A level subjects. You'll learn about different types of businesses, how they set their objectives, choose their products and markets and measure their success. You'll investigate real businesses from various perspectives and learn how they are structured, financed and operated. You'll learn about business strategy, decision making and leadership and find out how the influence of technology is changing the way that businesses work. You'll understand the role of several functions within a business, from its marketing to the way in which it motivates its staff. You'll develop skills to apply a number of analytical techniques, including decision-making models, investment appraisal tools and ratio analysis, to investigate business opportunities and problems.