A Level Business is an excellent preparation for a wide range of university courses and for the world of work. Having a good idea about how businesses operate will put you at an advantage in your future career plans. Aimed at anyone who wishes to develop an understanding of business operations, this A Level Business will help you to appreciated how and why business decisions are made, and how they affect a variety of people – both within the business and externally. You will study internal business function areas like finance, marketing, production and human resources, as well as external factors such as law, economics and politics. A Level Business will also develop your range of important skills, such as problem-solving, communication and conducting research, that are valued by universities and employers. What you will learn in Year 12: Marketing and people meeting customer needs: • The market • Marketing mix and strategy • Managing people • Entrepreneurs and leaders Managing business activities: • Financial planning • Managing finance • Resource management • External influences What you will learn in Year 13: Business decisions and strategy: • Business objectives and strategy • Business growth • Decision-making techniques • Managing change Global business: • Globalisation • Global markets and business • Global marketing • Global industries Assessment: You will be assessed by three two-hour written exams at the end of your course. These three exams papers will assess the content of all four themes. Looking ahead: A Level Business is accepted as an entrance qualification for a variety of university degrees, especially courses like business studies, banking, accountancy, retail management, human resource management, marketing, finance and production management. The knowledge and experience of business organisations that you will develop through A Level Business can be invaluable for future employment in a wide range of settings. You could consider roles such as business manager, purchasing manager, customer service manager, sales accounts manager and importer/exporter, or a teaching career.