A level Business Studies aims to look at the questions arising in business and how decisions are made in business. The new Edexcel syllabus covers 4 themes which are assessed in 3 external exams at the end of the two-year course. Themes: 1) Marketing and people 2) Managing business activities 3) Business decisions and strategy 4) Global Business
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. The right attitude to the subject is vital along with an interest in current affairs, politics, industry and enthusiasm to know more.
Paper 1: Marketing, people and global businesses - 35% of the qualification Paper 2: Business activities, decisions & strategy - 35% of the qualification Paper 3: Investigating business in a competitive environment - 30% of the qualification
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A level Business Studies aims to look at the questions arising in business and how decisions are made in business. The new Edexcel syllabus covers 4 themes which are assessed in 3 external exams at the end of the two-year course. Themes: 1) Marketing and people 2) Managing business activities 3) Business decisions and strategy 4) Global Business
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. The right attitude to the subject is vital along with an interest in current affairs, politics, industry and enthusiasm to know more.
Paper 1: Marketing, people and global businesses - 35% of the qualification Paper 2: Business activities, decisions & strategy - 35% of the qualification Paper 3: Investigating business in a competitive environment - 30% of the qualification