A Level Business
Course Code: Q100022
Key Information
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Course type
A Levels
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Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
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Start Date:
Sept 23
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Duration:
Two years
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Attendance:
Full-time
16-18 school leaver fee:
Free
This exciting and dynamic subject offers you the opportunity to develop key life skills. You will explore a diverse range of companies in various markets; from planning and financing a business, through to managing a company, and developing strategies to succeed in the fast-paced business environment.
Units include:
- business objectives and strategy
- entrepreneurship
- marketing
- finance
- human resources
- how and why a business is set up in local, national and international marketplaces
- how firms define their objectives
- how technology, social media, environmental and ethical concerns influence strategic decision making in the national and global marketplace.
You will improve your analytical and communication skills and your expertise will be developed in reviewing data, observing business patterns and drawing logical conclusions.
You can even learn how to set up and run your own business or enterprise through Unloc and take part in work experience or volunteering.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including a grade 4 or above in GCSE English and maths.
You will have to take three exams, which you will sit at the end of your second year.
You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.
You could progress to work in retail, human resources, finance and marketing, as well as a host of other careers. Many students become accountants, bookkeepers, business managers, management analysts, teachers and lecturers.
