Business Studies

Course summary

This A Level Business course introduces pupils to all they need to know about working in business, providing a solid foundation for further study. With a focus on helping them to become a good decision maker, they will learn essential managerial skills, alongside techniques to help them become an analytical problem solver. These skills are all highly sought after and valued in a wide range of careers. In order to study business, finance or management at university, A Level Business provides an excellent foundation. The skills pupils learn are also transferable across a broad range of subjects and careers. Whatever they choose to do in the future, they will find that the things they learn in this course will help. For example, they will probably work with lots of different people, so knowledge of motivational theory will help them to work well with others and help them achieve their potential. Topics covered include: Theme 1 – Marketing and People • Meeting customer needs • The market • Marketing mix and strategy • Managing people • Entrepreneurs and 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 • Globalisation • Global markets and business expansion • Global marketing • Global industries and companies (multinational corporations)