Business Studies:Single

Course summary

By studying A Level Business, you will be introduced to the dynamic business environment and the importance of entrepreneurial activity in creating business opportunities and sustaining business growth. As a learner you will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of essential skills required for higher education and employment. The subject content enables learners to investigate different types and sizes of organisations in various business sectors and environments, drawing on local, national and global contexts. Learners will develop an holistic understanding of business and enterprise and be aware of the opportunities and threats of operating in a global marketplace. Learners will be expected to be familiar with current issues in business and be able to investigate, analyse and evaluate contemporary business opportunities and problems in a wide range of contexts, whilst recognising how businesses adapt to operate in a dynamic business environment. Learners will gain an understanding of the important role played by small businesses in the economy and the opportunities that exist for entrepreneurs, as well as the importance of established business and not-for-profit organisations in providing goods and services. You will study the four main areas of business, finance, marketing, operations and people. You will consider how businesses develop and implement strategies and look at the models and theories they use. You will study the political, economic and social environmental impacts on decision making and performance. You will look at current issues within business, for example, new legislation, technologies, changing social trends, ethics and Brexit.