Business Studies:Single

Course summary

Studying Business Studies at A-Level allows students to investigate and explore the local, national and international world of commerce. Students cover a range of topics such as marketing, finance and operations. Students will take part in off-site visits to put their learning into practice in the real world. Students will benefit from the knowledge of guest speakers who will address them on a range of topics. Examinations test students on their knowledge, their ability to apply learning to a specific context as well as their analytical and evaluation skills. Over the course, students will be required to demonstrate the ability to analyse and interpret data. Students will need to use basic mathematical skills to carry out formulae which then help to support arguments for particular points of view. Students will need to make decisions and justify these decisions with evidence backing up their rationale. Some of our previous students have gone on to read a range of subjects at university including Business Studies, Accounting, Economics, Law, Human Resources and International Business Management. Careers which Business Studies allows students to embark on are varied. The skills developed are relevant in many industries and workplaces. All students are equipped for their future be it in academia or the workplace.