AS Level Business (AQA)

AS Level Business (AQA)
You will learn about the way entrepreneurs set up and run businesses, including the marketing and finance of the business, and the management of people. You will learn why businesses need to plan and organise their activities. You will also study the economic and social background of business so that you can understand how this affects the business and how it responds to these influences.

What will I be doing?
The subject units will enable candidates to focus on the dynamic nature of the contemporary business world, provide opportunities for research into topical business issues and offer opportunities for the development and application of a full range of academic skills.
Learners demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the specified content, they would also apply their knowledge and critical understanding to problems and issues arising from familiar and unfamiliar situations They will use their analytical and evaluative skills to assess information from a variety of sources.

How will I be assessed?
Learners will be assessed by the use of regular test and a formal end of unit written exam set by the exam board in January and June.

Where can I go after completing this course?
After the successful completion of the course you will be able to progress on to University to study a course of your choice or take up employment within various businesses where there are a wide range of opportunities.