Studying business at A level at Tuxford Academy allows students to study a course that is both varied and interesting using excellent computer facilities. Studying business allows students to actively experience the business environment whilst developing transferable skills that will aid them in the business world such as teamwork, communication skills, and time management in conjunction with developing analysis and evaluation. There are two themes covered in the first year of the A-level business course. Theme 1 Marketing and People Students will develop an understanding of: - Meeting customer needs - The market - Marketing mix and strategy - Managing people - Entrepreneurs and leaders Theme 2 Managing Business activities Students will develop an understanding of: - Raising finance - Financial planning - Managing finance - Resource management - External influences The full A level comprises two further units in Y13. These include: Theme 4: Business Decisions and Strategy This theme develops the concepts introduced in Theme 2. Students will develop an understanding of: - Business objectives and strategy - Business growth - Decision-making techniques - Influences on business decisions - Assessing competitiveness - Managing change. Theme 4: Global Business This theme develops the concepts introduced in Theme 1. Students will develop an understanding of: - Globalization - Global markets and business expansion - Global Marketing - Global industries and companies (multinational corporations).