Business Studies:Single

Course summary

A Level Business is a dynamic subject which focuses on decision-making at a functional and strategic level. During the course you will gain an holistic understanding of business in a range of contexts. You will develop a critical understanding of organizations and their ability to meet society’s needs and wants. You don't have to have studied GCSE Business Studies to take this A Level. A Level Business Topics - Year 12 Theme 1: Marketing and people •Meeting customer needs •The market •Marketing mix and strategy •Managing people •Entrepreneurs and leaders Theme 2: Managing business activities\ •Raising finance •Financial planning •Managing finance •Resource management •External influences A Level Business Topics - Year 13 Theme 3: Business decisions and strategy •Business objectives and strategy •Business growth •Decision-making techniques •Influences on business decisions •Assessing competitiveness •Managing change. Theme 4: Global business Globalization, global markets and business expansion, global marketing, global industries and companies (multinational corporations) What skills will you develop? In A Level Business you will acquire a range of relevant business and generic skills, including decision making, problem solving, the challenging of assumptions and critical analysis in addition to applying numerical skills in a range of business contexts. You will develop a critical understanding of organizations, the markets they operate in and the strategic decisions needed. You will become aware that businesses operate in a dynamic environment.