A Level in Business Studies

A Level in Business Studies

Course Code: OL0022MQ/1A
Category: AS/A2 Level
Centre: Hyde Clarendon
Start Date: 07/09/2010
Times: Full-time
Duration: 1 year
Fee: £395
This course is free for school leavers (Aged 16-18)

Course Content: At AS, the main theme is entrepreneurs and enterprise; we look at legal structures, market research, protecting the business idea, the marketing mix, human resources and production.

At A2, we progress onto multinational organisations focusing in depth on the functions of Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and Operations.

Special Features: You will learn via the use of ICT for presentations and research, case study analysis, questions (verbal and written), PowerPoint delivery, individual and group work. Creative brainstorming, video demonstrations, practical activities.

Course Format: External assessment by 2 exams each year.

In class assessment to monitor progress (There is no coursework assessment).

Progression: Students who wish to progress on to A2 Business Studies must achieve grade D at AS Level.

Business and Accounting related degree courses. Business Studies develop skills that are transferable into a range of degree programmes.