Business Studies

Level 3 / A-Level Programmes

Ready to level up your interest in business? The International A level in Business is here to give you a full picture of what the business scene looks like. You’ll pick up important math skills you need to solve actual business problems and understand big issues that affect companies all around the world. This will put you ahead in the international business game. You’ll also get your hands on case studies from real international businesses to see how your knowledge holds up in practice. This course isn’t just about learning; it’s about building a whole set of skills, from working with numbers to thinking critically. These skills are key for doing well in more advanced studies and in your future career. This A level is all about preparing you to stand out in the world of business.

A-Level Business

The study of A level business allows learners to take the first step towards a career in private and public organisations or progress with confidence to a degree in business and management related subjects.

Examination Specifications

Curriculum

Unit 1: Marketing and People

Meeting customer needs
The market
Marketing mix and strategy
Managing people
Entrepreneurs and leaders

Unit 2: Managing Business Activities

Planning a business and raising finance
Financial planning
Managing finance
Resource management
External influences

Unit 3: Business Decisions and Strategy

Business objectives and strategy
Business growth
Decision-making techniques
Influences on business decisions
Assessing competitiveness
Managing change

Unit 4: Global Business

Globalisation
Global markets and business expansion
Global marketing
Global industries and companies (multinational corporations)

Entry Requirements

To study 3 A Levels:

5 GCSEs at grade 5 or higher, including English Language and Maths

Please note:

BTEC or vocational qualifications will not be accepted in place of GCSEs

Additional Requirements

9-5 in Maths
9-5 in Biology if taking separate sciences
9-5 in Double Science / Core Science AND Additional Science (not applied or vocational Science)

If you do not meet these requirements, please get in touch. We may have some solutions for you.

Career/Academic Pathways

Taking an A level in Business can help you with lots of different university courses. It’s pretty handy for subjects like business and management, economics, finance, marketing, and setting up your own company. It can even give you some good background for studying things like law or social sciences. It’s not always a must-have, but an A level in Business can give you a broader set of skills that you can use in many areas. If you’re thinking about studying Business or Management when you get to university, it’s a smart move to also pick Maths as one of your A level subjects because it gives you important skills that will help in these areas. Just a heads-up: Some universities think that A level Accounting and A level Business Studies cover a lot of the same things, so they might not count both if you’re doing three A levels.

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