Business Studies A Level

Course summary

This course demonstrates the nature of Business using a variety of business models and theories applied to real life businesses to analyse contemporary business ideas in a global economy. The course includes looking at specific topics of Business Management and the roles of Marketing, Finance and Human Resources in improving Business Efficiency. Lessons will include discussion, independent research and presentations, using case studies and newspaper articles, techniques for analysis and evaluation. This course is 100% exam based and consists of three papers combining multiple choice, short essay questions, data response and for the third paper a compulsory case study. Each paper is worth 33.33% of the final A-level grade. Please note: There is an expectation that students bring their own device (e.g. a laptop or a tablet with a keyboard). If there are any issues with obtaining a device, then please speak to the Subject Leader or the Pastoral Team at the College.