A Level Business Studies
A Level
Distance
Description
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Type
A Level
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
700h
A Levels are the gold standard of the British education system and our abilities, even in later life, are still measured against it. Suitable for: An ideal course for those wishing to go onto study business at a higher level or for budding entrepreneurs.
Important information
Government funding available
About this course
Most of our A Levels have special entry requirements. In general Oxford Open Learning will admit students for A Level who have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C and above. These would ideally include English and Maths.
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Course programme
- The Course
The course is split into two major levels - AS and A2.
The AS level can be sat in its own right.Each lesson begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study
Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions.
There are fifteen tutor-marked assignments (known as TMAs).
Key Topics Covered
The course covers the syllabus in four modules, to match the new 2009 examination syllabus, of the following titles:AS Level
* Planning and Financing a Business
* Managing a BusinessA2 Level
* Strategies for Success
* The Business Environment and Managing Change
The Syllabus
This course prepares candidates for the AQA Business Studies AS level syllabus 1130 (forfirst examination in 2009). Most candidates will then study the A2 syllabus 2130. The full Advanced Level qualification comprises AS and A2. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the most suited to distance learning.Assessment is by four written papers.
Additional information
Students per class: 300
A Level Business Studies