Business Studies- AS/A2 Level

Business Studies- AS/A2 Level
Exam Board: AQA NCS course code: AS-ASBUSAP/A2-A2BUSAP
Aim This course will appeal to you if you have a strong interest in the world of business and want to learn how a business is organised, operates, plans and makes its decisions. You must be willing to scan serious newspapers, watch appropriate TV programmes and be able to work well both individually or as part of a team.
Content
This qualification consists of 2 modules in Year 1, making up 50% of an A level qualification.

Unit 1:
Planning and Financing a Business: challenges and issues in starting a business.
Unit 2:
Managing a Business: finance, marketing and operations.

In Year 2 of the programme to achieve the full A level, you will cover a further 2 units:
Unit 3:
Strategies for Success: Making investment decisions and workforce planning.
Unit 4:
The Business Environment: corporate aims and socio-economic environment.

Progression/career opportunities
Successful candidates can go on to degree courses in economics, law, accountancy and human resources. With a good understanding of how businesses operate you will have a head start in careers in advertising, accountancy, marketing, retail or personnel.

Extra information
This combines well with all subjects and gives students an excellent appreciation of issues surrounding marketing, finance and business.

Screening
Students will also be screened (in the College) and must achieve literacy and numeracy at the level appropriate to the course.