Applied Business provides a highly successful alternative to a traditional A Level, suitable for students who prefer a more practical approach to learning where you are assessed continuously throughout the two years via coursework instead of exams only. Applied Business provides a broad foundation into how businesses work and enables you to develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding you need to succeed in an ever-changing business world. You will develop your understanding of the techniques used in marketing, finance, operations, events management and human resource management. You will learn how to set up a small business, and the relationship between business and the changing external environment. Applied Business is designed to be practical, enabling you to develop up-to-date business skills, knowledge and understanding. You will work with local businesses on investigative portfolio assignments. This year’s projects have included investigations of Taylor’s of Harrogate, McDonalds, and Marks and Spencer.