A Level Business

Business A Level focuses on understanding the sorts of issues that organisations face, then applying these factors to real world cases and make recommendations as to what approach the business should take to achieve its objectives.

Students will take a problem solving approach to business to help them understand the nature and workings of a business organisation. The aim is to encourage students to develop a critical understanding of different businesses, the context in which they operate, the markets they serve, and ultimatley recommend actions that businesses should take to be successful.

Students will sit 3 exams:

Paper 1: Business 1

Paper 2: Business 2

Paper 3: Business 3 (to include a case study)

Five standard passes at GCSE (at least a Grade 4). This must include at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Maths at GCSE.

Students will need to gain at least a Grade 4 in the subjects they would like to study at A Level.

Literature: requires at least a Grade 5 in English (Literature or Language).

Maths: requires at least a Grade 6 in maths.

Science Subjects:

• For those students who have studied Combined Science at least two Grade 5s will be required.

• For those students who have studied Triple Science at least two Grade 5s will be required with at least a Grade 5 in the science subject/s they wish to study at A Level.

Students of Business will find the skills used lend themselves to further studies in Business, Finance and Marketing. Students will find their studies will be relevant in almost all sectors in a range of professions and industries.