AS/A Level Business Studies
A Level
In Stockton-On-Tees
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Stockton-on-tees
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Duration
2 Years
Important information
Government funding available
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About this course
At least 5 A* to C passes at GCSE
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Course programme
AS/A Level Business Studies
- Level: AS/A Level
- Duration: 2 years
- I want to study all of the key areas of business activity and behaviour
- I want to enhance my understanding of current affairs
- I enjoy problem-solving and making use of case studies
- I want to develop skills and knowledge that will be useful throughout my life
- I want to set up and run my own business
- Marketing, Accounting and Finance, People and Human Resources, Production, Government Economic Policy and International Trade
- Investigating and evaluating real-world business issues:
· How can a manager motivate the workforce?
· How can a new business establish itself in the market?
· What is business efficiency?
· How do firms promote their products
· How can a business raise money for expansion?
· How did Richard Branson start Virgin?
· Why did Nissan come to the North East? - General issues for business such as the environment and influence of the Government
- Young Enterprise (run your own business and make a profit); the opportunity to take part in the 'Proshare' Investment Competition; visit local and national businesses and participate in a study visit to London or Prague
How is this course assessed?
- Both AS and A-level Business are assessed by examinations, with one paper in January and June of each year
- Higher education in Business or related courses such as Finance or Marketing
- Career opportunities in areas such as Tourism, Banking, Personnel Marketing, Financial Services and General Administration
- Self-employment in your own business
AS/A Level Business Studies