Business Studies:Single

Course summary

This A Level specification introduces learners to the dynamic business environment and the importance of entrepreneurial activity in creating business opportunities and sustaining business growth. Learners will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of essential skills required for higher education and employment. The focus of the specification is to nurture an enthusiasm for studying business using contemporary contexts, allowing learners to develop an appreciation of the strategic, complex and inter-related nature of business issues from a local to global perspective. Subject Content Includes Component 1 Component 2 Component 3 Business Opportunities • Enterprise • Business plans • Markets • Market research • Business structure • Business location • Business finance • Business revenue and costs Business Functions • Marketing • Finance • People in organizations • Operations management Business Analysis and Strategy • Data analysis • Market analysis • Sales forecasting • Analyzing performance • Aims and objectives • Strategy and implementation • Decision-making models • Investment appraisal • Special orders Business in a Changing World • Change • Risk management • PEST factors • Ethical, legal and environmental factors • International trade • Globalization • The European Union An A Level in Business demonstrates an ability to apply theories to real world scenarios and interpret figures provided by firms. Possible careers choices that A Level Business can offer are in banking, accountancy, management or recruitment. Students can go onto university to study a range of courses, including Business and International Business. Alternatively, there are