A Level Business

Please apply via PS16. Any applications received by 31/1/25 are guaranteed an interview in February - April 2025, as long as minimum entry requirements are met. Offers are made after interview.

What is business?

Managers, leadership and decision making

Decision making to improve marketing performance

Decision making to improve operational performance

Decision making to improve financial performance

Decision making to improve human resource performance

Analysing the strategic position of a business

Choosing strategic direction

Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies

Managing strategic change

You will be taught using a variety of methods including group work, individual work, written projects, independent research and independent learning.

Trips will take place where there are sufficient numbers

Paper 1:

What is assessed: All content above

• written exam: 2 hour

• 100 marks in total

• 33.3% of A-level weighting

Three compulsory sections:

• Section A has 15 multiple choice questions (MCQs) worth 15 marks.

• Section B has short answer questions worth 35 marks.

• Section C has two essay questions (choice of one from two and one from two) each worth 25 marks.

Paper 2: Business 2

What is assessed: All content above

• written exam: 2 hour

• 100 marks in total

• 33.3% of A-level weighting

Three data response compulsory questions worth approximately 33 marks each and made up of

three or four part questions

Paper 3: Business 3

What is assessed: All content above

• written exam: 2 hour

• 100 marks in total

• 33.3% of A-level weighting

One compulsory case study followed with approximately six questions

GCSE Grade 5 in Business. If you have not studied this subject at GCSE level you will need GCSE Grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and GCSE Grade 4 in Maths

This course teaches you to apply your knowledge & analyse & evaluate evidence.

You could take a degree or apprenticeship in business studies or management, finance, accountancy, administration or a related area. You could work in a variety of businesses in a range of careers including management, marketing, sales, personnel, finance and accountancy.