Course information
Business Studies - A level
The Coleshill School - Warwickshire
01675462435
Coventry Road, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 3EX
Course summary

The first year of study will involve studying topics such as: Business ownership Leadership and motivation Decision making Marketing Operational strategy Corporate responsibility Financial performance - including basic accounts.   The second year of study will require students to cover topics such as: How businesses plan for strategic change The global environment of business External factors facing business - including economic factors The ethics of business operations.  This course is ideally suited to students who have a desire to learn more about how businesses and entrepreneurs operate. If you want to find out more about the key areas of business such as finance, marketing, human resources and sales then business studies is for you. You will also be interested in current world issues and keen to learn more about subjects such as ethical trading, globalisation and the economy.

Entry requirements

A grade 6 in business studies or English if business has not been previously studied. To study this course you will need to achieve 32-35 points if you wish 3 BTEC / CTEC courses 36 - 47 points if you wish to study with other A levels

How you'll be assessed

A Level has 3 terminal examinations: Paper 1 Operating in a local business environment Paper 2 The UK business environment Paper 3 The Global Business Environment

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressCoventry Road, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 3EX