Business studies, a level

2. Course description The perfect course for the commercially-minded entrepreneur ; Business is the driving force of the world around us. This is an ever increasingly competitive world and the efficiency and effectiveness of the business community is vital for success and growth of the nation. You will study Leadership, Human Resources, Marketing, Finance and Operations in the first year and strategy in depth in the second year in order to assess how business people meet the challenges of the environment, the impact of changing technology, globalisation and competition in the modern world., , As such, this versatile A Level will equip you with an expert knowledge of key business concepts and theories and the ability to apply them to practical, real-life situations. Whether you aspire to be the next Alan Sugar, or you're more interested in an integral, behind-the-scenes position, Business will provide you with a critical understanding of organisations, markets and the process of adding value, along with a picture of the internal workings of a successful company., , You will acquire essential skills in problem-solving, decision making, debating, presenting and analytical processes, all of which are praised by both employers and universities. You will become aware that all business activity is part of an integrated process and when decisions are made in one area of the business it will always have an impact on other areas. Business A Level complements many humanities and social science subjects and lends itself to a future in both higher education or direct employment., , ,