Business studies students study a variety of topics related to strategy and decision-making. One day you may be a manager in a business related to your chosen subject area or even running your own business. Choosing business studies will give you a helpful insight into the integrated workings of any business. Students study a range of themes throughout the Linear A Level, including: Theme 1: Marketing and people • Meeting customer needs • The market • Marketing mix & strategy • Managing people • Entrepreneurs & Leaders Theme 2: Managing business activities • Raising finance • Financial planning • Managing finance • Resource management • External influences Theme 3: Business decisions and strategy • Business Objectives and Strategy • Business growth • Decision-making techniques • Influences on business decisions • Assessing competitiveness • Managing change Theme 4: Global business • Globalization • Global market & business expansion • Global Marketing • Global industries & companies (multinational) Choosing to study Business can open the door to an exciting range of careers including in Law, Management, Accounting, Computing, and Administration. The majority of business students at Aquinas go on to study for a business-related degree. We have former students studying Business at Aston, Manchester, and Nottingham and at many others. The core skills required to succeed in Business, such as written and oral communication, analysis of data, and evaluative skills are essential in the workplace.