Business Studies A2

A Level

In West Sussex

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    West sussex

  • Duration

    2 Years

What strategies should UK firms adopt to respond to the growth of the Chinese and Indian economies? How is it possible for a profitable firm to 'go bust'? Does it matter that £1 in every £8 spent on the 'high street' is spent in Tesco? If any of the above issues are of interest to you, then Business Studies is a course that you should consider. The course uses the real-life business events.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

West Sussex (Merseyside)
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Hurst Road, Horsham, RH12 2EJ

Start date

On request

About this course

C in Maths and English Language.

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Course programme

Business Studies AS/A Level
Business, Leisure, Sport & Law
Board and Syllabus details
Board: AQA - Syllabus: AS Level (5131), A Level (6131)
About the subject

What strategies should UK firms adopt to respond to the growth of the Chinese and Indian economies? How is it possible for a profitable firm to 'go bust'? Does it matter that £1 in every £8 spent on the 'high street' is spent in Tesco?
If any of the above issues are of interest to you, then Business Studies is a course that you should consider. The course uses the real-life business events which happen all around us on a daily basis to apply the business theory which students will learn within the topics of marketing, accounting, production, human resource management (personnel) and economics. Students who have the ability to analyse business case scenarios and then make judgements about what the company should do next will do well on this course.
All students will one day work in a business or organisation. As a result Business Studies is a relevant course choice for all students.

Learning Styles
Wherever possible, theoretical concepts are taught through practical application using case study and data response materials. IT based lessons can use business related web-sites which contain student worksheets on specific topics; the use of interactive CD-ROMS further facilitates student learning on business topics. Workshop sessions allow the students to choose the areas which they need to focus on, enabling a more individualistic approach to the learning experience. Homework is set on a regular basis; coupled with private study/research into current business related news (reading the quality financial press/watching documentary business television), students are expected to spend around 4 hours per week undertaking these activities.
Subject combinations and progression
Business Studies is a subject that has a wide number of possible subject combinations.
For example, the language student may see a need for an understanding of business as a result of the ever-increasing globalisation of business activity. Equally the science student may want an appreciation of how business might affect him/her when they begin their career. There are no restrictions to entry however; any student who wants a basic business understanding should consider AS Business Studies, which very often progresses to a business studies undergraduate programme at University or possible business career.

Subject modules and assessment
AS
Module 1 Planning and Financing a Business
1 hr exam: Multiple Choice questions plus one compulsory data response question.
20% of marks (40% AS)
Module 2 Managing a Business
1 hr 30 minute exam: Two compulsory data response questions
30% of marks. (60% AS)
A2
Module 3 Strategies for Success
1 hr 30 minute exam: Unseen case study exam.
25% of marks. (50% A2)
Module 4 The Business Environment and Managing Change
1 hr 30 minute exam: An examined research topic and essays.
25% of marks. (50% of A2)

Entry Requirements
C in Maths and English Language.

Business Studies A2

Price on request