Students will study the following topic areas: Theme 1: Marketing and People Meeting customer needs The Market The 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 Strategy Global Marketing Global Industries and Multinational Corporations
All students need a grade 6 in Maths GCSE and either English Language or Literature GCSE. If students have studied Economics or Business GCSE they must have achieved a Grade 6.
A Level Business is assessed through three examination papers. There is no coursework element to the qualification. All examinations will take place in June of Year 13. Paper One This paper tests knowledge and understanding of theme 1 and theme 4. The paper is split into part A and part B and is out of 100 marks. The paper is worth 35% of the overall A Level grade. Paper Two This paper tests knowledge and understanding of theme 2 and theme 3. The paper is split into part A and part B and is out of 100 marks. The paper is worth 35% of the overall A Level grade. Paper Three This paper is based on a pre-released case study and contextual market information. Students will be expected to do their own research before the examination. They will not be able to take any of their research into the examination, but will be expected to make use of it in their examination answers. The paper is worth 30% of the overall A Level grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 0UU |
Students will study the following topic areas: Theme 1: Marketing and People Meeting customer needs The Market The 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 Strategy Global Marketing Global Industries and Multinational Corporations
All students need a grade 6 in Maths GCSE and either English Language or Literature GCSE. If students have studied Economics or Business GCSE they must have achieved a Grade 6.
A Level Business is assessed through three examination papers. There is no coursework element to the qualification. All examinations will take place in June of Year 13. Paper One This paper tests knowledge and understanding of theme 1 and theme 4. The paper is split into part A and part B and is out of 100 marks. The paper is worth 35% of the overall A Level grade. Paper Two This paper tests knowledge and understanding of theme 2 and theme 3. The paper is split into part A and part B and is out of 100 marks. The paper is worth 35% of the overall A Level grade. Paper Three This paper is based on a pre-released case study and contextual market information. Students will be expected to do their own research before the examination. They will not be able to take any of their research into the examination, but will be expected to make use of it in their examination answers. The paper is worth 30% of the overall A Level grade.