Full Time A Level Business Studies (2389)
A Level
In Croydon
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Croydon
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Duration
2 Years
For this subject students will study the aims, objectives and practices of business organisations. More specifically this will include topics like human resource management, operations management, accounting and finance. The following Business Studies units include: AS. Unit 1: Planning and Financing a Business. Starting a Business - The challenges and issues of starting a business.
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About this course
Applicants will have met one of the following entry requirements:
5 GCSEs at grades A - C including English Language at grade C;or
Students who achieved at least a merit in GNVQ or BTEC First Diploma qualifications alongside at least a grade C in English GCSE, will be considered for AS Levels on a case by case basis.
A grade D or above in GCSE Maths is required for AS
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Course programme
MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION AS 1 year or A Level 2 years
START DATE(S) September
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning activities across most days of the week between 9.00am and 5.00pm
TOTAL FEE
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE
ADDITIONAL COSTS There may be some additional expenses for materials.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Various
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will have met one of the following entry requirements:
5 GCSEs at grades A - C including English Language at grade C;or
Students who achieved at least a merit in GNVQ or BTEC First Diploma qualifications alongside at least a grade C in English GCSE, will be considered for AS Levels on a case by case basis.
A grade D or above in GCSE Maths is required for AS
Students who have achieved AS qualifications and wish to study their A2s at Croydon Sixth Form College are welcome, provided that
a) they can produce a positive reference from their previous school or college; and
b) the specification they studied for AS level is compatible with the specification at the College.(Advice on this should be sought from the College at the time of application although there is usually no difficulty).
Students qualify for A2 subjects provided they have achieved at least an E at AS level.
All full-time students are required to take a computer based multiple choice 'initial assessment test' before enrolment in literacy and numeracy. A level 2 pass in literacy is normally required for all subjects. A level 2 numeracy pass is normally required for Science and Maths subjects.
For details of entry qualifications for PT students, please see PT leaflet
For further details call the College Information Centre on T: 0208760 5914.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
For this subject students will study the aims, objectives and practices of business organisations. More specifically this will include topics like human resource management, operations management, accounting and finance.
The following Business Studies units include:
AS
Unit 1: Planning and Financing a Business
Starting a Business - The challenges and issues of starting a business; enterprise; entrepreneurs.
Financial Planning - Key financial concepts needed to start a business including: sources of start up finance, planning cashflow, contribution and break even.
Unit 2: Managing a Business
People - Communication; motivation; recruitment; HR planning.
Operations Management - adding value; quality; customer service;
Finance - improving cash flow, measuring profit, improving profitability.
Marketing and Competition- planning; 4 'P's; analysing the competitive environment.
A2
Unit 3: Strategies for Success
Financial Strategies and Accounts - financial information, measuring performance, financial decisions
Marketing Strategies - analysing markets, devising marketing strategies.
Operations Strategies - location, R & D, improving operational efficiency
Human Resource Strategies - workforce planning, measuring performance, adapting organisational structures, employee relations.
Unit 4: The Business Environment and Change
External Influences - the effects of changes in the economic, political, legal, social and ethical; corporate culture; risk strategy; change management and responses of organisations.
Leadership, Corporate Culture, Ethics - leadership styles, role of leaders in responding to change, corporate culture.
Managing Change - planning for change, corporate strategies, managing change, decision making.
The College offers a wide range of AS level subjects to choose from - so students can pick, with support from college staff, the combination that best suits their needs. Most students will start by taking between 3 - 4 AS levels before deciding which subjects to continue with in order to gain the full A level. The main things students should think about when deciding which subjects to take are their interests, what they are good at and what they might need for employment or progressing onto Higher Education in the future. Students on the AS/A level programme are supported by a strong tutorial element including careers education and the development of their personal and study skills.
AS or A2 subjects ( usually just one) may be taken by suitably qualified BTEC students, subject to timetabling constraints.
PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
AS and A Levels are a traditional route into University for 16-18 year olds. They are also seen by employers as indicators of a potential employee's intelligence, maturity and self organisation skills.
Most A Level students progress into full-time employment or onto Higher Education.
Opportunities to study Higher Education (HE)qualifications at Croydon Higher Education College are available.
Full Time A Level Business Studies (2389)