A Level Business Studies - AS and A Levels Full-time (FE)

A Level

In Leamington Spa

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Leamington spa

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Warwickshire College Group will help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset by instilling enterprising and innovative skills and behaviours, which will help you to become successful in an ever-competitive world.

We offer all of the above in a supportive, friendly, high-quality and technologically-driven environment. Our student success rates and A-level results are at an all-time high, with our students progressing onto a wide range of careers with globally recognised brands, and many students have also set up their own businesses and enterprise projects.

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Location

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Leamington Spa (Warwickshire)
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Warwick New Road, CV325JE

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Subjects

  • Decision Making
  • Business Studies
  • IT
  • English
  • Quality
  • Maths
  • University
  • Full Time
  • Quality Training

Course programme

A Level Business Studies AS and A Levels Location Start Date Day Time Fees Duration Rugby 05-Sep-2016 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri TBA * see below 2Year(s) Leamington 05-Sep-2016 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri TBA * see below 2Year(s) What will I study?

Business Studies is designed for students who have not studied the subject before as well as those who may have followed a GCSE (or similar) course. It is a stimulating and enjoyable course as well as being a great introduction to many job possibilities in business today.

What modules are covered?

Topics you will study

AS

 1 What Is Business?
2. Managers, leadership and decision making
3. Decision making to improve marketing performance
4. Decision making to improve operational performance
5. Decision making to improve financial performance
6. Decision making to improve human resource performance

A2 Level


1. Analysing the strategic position of a business
2. Choosing strategic direction
3. Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies
4. Managing strategic change

What qualifications will I get?

The awarding body for both AS and A Level qualification is AQA.

How will I be assessed?

AS level: 2 written papers, each 50% of the total AS, each 1 hour 30 minute duration.
A level: 3 written papers, each 33.3% of the total AS, and each 2 hours duration.

What is the entry process?

Please apply online or alternatively you are able to collect an application form for completion.  Following receipt of application an invite for you to attend a formal interview will be issued.

What are the entry requirements?

Minimum qualifications: Full level 2

General entry requirements of 5 GCSE qualifications grade C or above.  To include both Maths and English Language at grade C or above. Students do not need to have studied Business Studies at GCSE before starting this course.

Offers subject to a satisfactory School Report.  

What else do I need to know?

Business Studies fits in with most other subjects: humanities, social sciences, ICT, maths, and the sciences. By combining it with other subjects you may discover new career opportunities that you had not considered before.

English and Maths

English and maths qualifications are vitally important for future employers and universities, so the government has made it a priority for students to improve these skills.

Entry Level / Level 1 and Level 2: We’re here to help you on your journey, so if you do not achieve grade A*-C in GCSE English and/or maths, then you will study English and/or maths as part of your college course.

Students who achieve a D grade will be placed on the relevant GCSE programme, while students who achieve an E or below will be assessed to ensure they are placed on the right study programme for their ability.

Level 3 programmes: You will need to meet the course entry requirements specified on the course information above. For the majority of our Level 3 courses, students will need grade A*-C in GCSE English and/or maths. If this is not specified in the course entry requirement, then you may be able to study English and/or maths as part of your college course.

What can I do after this course?

Because it offers you a window onto the world of business it is both excellent preparation for work and will also help you decide on a career. If you wanted to study this subject at university you can choose between a general business studies course and/or one specialising in one of the various aspects of business: accounting, human resource management, marketing etc.

Got a question about this course?

Call: 0300 45 600 49 or email us nowCourse code

WC12226

Fees

Course tuition fees are free for UK students under 19yrs.

All students may be charged for materials e.g. equipment, clothing etc.

UK students aged 19 and over will need to pay tuition fees as well as any materials, registration and exam fees.Some adults may be eligible for free tuition.Please contact us for more fee information.

The 24+ Advanced Learning Loan

If you are 24 or over at start of this course, you can apply for a new loan to cover the course fees. There are no repayments until the course is completed and you are earning £21000 or more. Therefore if you earn up to £21000 a year there’s nothing to pay back. If you earn £22000 a year your loan repayments would be as little as £7 per month. Call us for more information.

We make every effort to ensure that these course details are accurate. Warwickshire College reserves the right to make alterations. Fees may be indicative at the time of publishing.

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A Level Business Studies - AS and A Levels Full-time (FE)

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