AS/A Level Business Studies

A Level

In Stockton-On-Tees

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Stockton-on-tees

  • Duration

    2 Years

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Stockton-On-Tees (Cleveland)
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Bishopton Road West, TS19 0QD

Start date

On request

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
Why should I choose this course?
  • 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
What does the course consist of?
  • 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
What might this course lead on to?
  • 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

Price on request