A level Business is a dynamic subject. You will learn about the diverse nature of business enterprise and the interdependence of the various parts of the business world. You will explore business success and business failure, investigate local national and global business markets, and understand how businesses need to adapt and respond strategically to the changing environment in which they operate. The constant evolutionary process makes business a fascinating subject. Through studying business, you will become skilled in making decisions, solving problems, applying numerical skills and understand the business environment.
You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with at least a Grade 5 in GCSE English Language.
You will have external exams at the end of the course and internal assessments throughout the two years. Paper 1: Marketing, people and global businesses Questions drawn from Theme 1 and Theme 4 100 marks, 2 hours 35% of qualification Paper 2: Business activities, decisions and strategy Questions drawn from Theme 2 and Theme 3 100 marks, 2 hours 35% of qualification Paper 3: Investigating business in a competitive environment Questions drawn from all four themes 100 marks, 2 hours 30% of qualification. This paper has a pre-released context to enable students to investigate an industry or market in which businesses operate.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Blackburn College, Harrison Centre, Blackburn, BB2 1LH |
A level Business is a dynamic subject. You will learn about the diverse nature of business enterprise and the interdependence of the various parts of the business world. You will explore business success and business failure, investigate local national and global business markets, and understand how businesses need to adapt and respond strategically to the changing environment in which they operate. The constant evolutionary process makes business a fascinating subject. Through studying business, you will become skilled in making decisions, solving problems, applying numerical skills and understand the business environment.
You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with at least a Grade 5 in GCSE English Language.
You will have external exams at the end of the course and internal assessments throughout the two years. Paper 1: Marketing, people and global businesses Questions drawn from Theme 1 and Theme 4 100 marks, 2 hours 35% of qualification Paper 2: Business activities, decisions and strategy Questions drawn from Theme 2 and Theme 3 100 marks, 2 hours 35% of qualification Paper 3: Investigating business in a competitive environment Questions drawn from all four themes 100 marks, 2 hours 30% of qualification. This paper has a pre-released context to enable students to investigate an industry or market in which businesses operate.