Business Studies:Single
Course summary
Students will study the interrelated nature of business using business models, theories and techniques to support analysis of contemporary business issues and situations. Year 12 • What is business? • Managers, leadership and decision making. • Decision making to improve marketing performance. • Decision making to improve operational performance. • Decision making to improve financial performance. • Decision making to improve human resource performance. Year 13 • Analysing the strategic position of a business. • Choosing strategic direction. • Strategic methods: How to pursue strategies. • Managing strategic change. • What entry qualifications will I need? • Not required but if taken, grade 6 at GCSE. How will I be taught? Content is designed to engage students through topics and issues that are relevant in today’s society – they will study key contemporary developments such as digital technology and business ethics, and globalisation is covered throughout the topics. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions – all skills that are needed for further study and employment. What degree courses does this lead to? The subject will be favourably looked upon by universities where you are looking to study business studies or management degrees but the skills are helpful for a wide range of degrees. What career opportunities does this open up? Popular careers for business studies students include IT Business Analyst, Market Researcher, Human Resources Officer as well as careers in Banking.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Business | Grade 6 in Business | — |
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
GCSE Business grade 6. GCSE English Language grade 5 and Maths grade 5.
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Assessment
Paper 1: 2 hour written paper (33.33% of the A Level) Paper 2: 2 hour written paper (33.33% of the A Level) Paper 3: 2 hour written paper (33.33% of the A Level)
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