Business Studies

Business Studies

Exam Board: AQA

Additional Information: The ability to write essays and a strong interest in the world of business is also required.

COURSE OUTLINE
The AS Level is a one-year and the A Level is a two-year course. Both are a useful introduction to the world of business for students planning to enter professions such as banking, accountancy, management services and human resource management.

There are 4 units
AS
Unit 1: Planning and Financing a Business
This covers Starting a Business and Financial Planning.

Unit 2: Managing a Business
This covers Finance, People, Operations Management, Marketing and Competition.
A2
Unit 3: Strategies for Success
This covers Financial Strategies and Accounts, Marketing Strategies, Operations Strategies, Human Resource Strategies.

Unit 4: The Business Environment and Managing Change
This covers Mission, Aims and Objectives, External Influences, Managing Change.