Business Studies A Level (Full AS + A2)

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A Level

In Bude

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Bude

Business Studies A Level Course This course is ideal for those interested in learning more about business structures in the contemporary marketplace. This course provides an overview of modern business models, major topical issues and stakeholder perspectives, and through it you will learn how to evaluate both the internal structures and the dynamic external environment operating on a business.  This A Level Business Studies home learning course offers a comprehensive overview of business models, from planning and financing a small business, to human resources and management issues. This course was designed to: enable candidates to focus on the dynamic nature of the contemporary business world  provide opportunities for research into topical business issues offer opportunities for the development and application of a full range of academic skills explore real business situations be practical in the application of business concepts understand the role of the entrepreneur and business in society This course is aimed at those seeking an A Level qualification in preparation for studying business at a higher level, as well as those who wish to develop their knowledge of business, in general.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bude (Cornwall)
Stonebridge House, Ocean View Road, EX23 8ST

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Business Studies

Course programme

Syllabus

AS Level

Unit 1: BUSS1 Planning and Financing a Business

  • Business start-up guide
  • How to finance small businesses

Examination: 1 hour 15 minutes

Unit 2: BUSS2 Concepts of Business Management

  • Financial management
  • Importance of Human Resources
  • Operations Management
  • Marketing and the Competitive environment

Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

A2 Level

Unit 3: BUSS3 Strategies for Success

  • Functional Objectives and Strategies.
  • Financial Strategies and Accounts
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Operational Strategies
  • Human Resource Strategies

Examination: 1 hour 45 minutes

Unit 4: BUSS4 The Business Environment and Managing Change

  • Corporate Aims and Objectives
  • Assessing changes to the Business Environment
  • Change Management

Examination: 1 hour 45 minutes

Recommended Reading

AQA Business Studies for AS by Marcouse, I, Gillespie, A, Surridge, M, Brewer, M, Watson, N, Birchall, N and Hammond, A, Hodder Education, 2008, ISBN 9780340958643.

AQA Business Studies for A2 by Marcouse, I et al, Hodder Education, ISBN 9780340973578.

Exams

Exams are taken at an AQA centre and we can provide an extensive list of centres for you.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 300 hrs.

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