Legal and Finance
Business is a broad subject that gives a solid grounding in the various areas involved in running a business and how businesses make decisions with regard to their objectives and strategy. This course has been designed to provide students with a critical understanding of the following: the study of the organisation, the dynamic external environment within which businesses operate and the effects this can have upon decision-making within a business. Students will develop a range of important and transferable skills such as interpreting data, presenting arguments, making judgements and justified recommendations on the basis of the available evidence.
How is this course assessed?
This course will be assessed through external examination.
Which other courses does this combine well with?
Law, Maths and Financial Studies.
What is the Qualification?
Qualification – Business A Level
Level – A Level
What are the entry requirements?
5 GCSEs at 5 and above. Higher entry requirements are required for those wishing to study 4 A Levels.
What are the modules and units?
Marketing and people
Managing business activities
Business decisions and strategies
What about careers?
Future careers include: Business Management, Marketing, Banking, ICT, Insurance, Retail Management, Accountancy, Human Resources and International Business.