Course information
Business Studies (A Level)
Caroline Chisholm School - West Northamptonshire
01604344744
Wooldale Centre for Learning, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6TP
Course summary

The course essentially tries to encourage and teach students to research and analyse information to make the correct business decision. Thus, there is a heavy dependence on case study and ‘real’ business material. Year 12: Students will learn what a business is, alongside how managers and leadership can influence decision-making. We will look at making decisions to improve marketing, operational, financial, and human resource performance. Year 12 exams will be conducted internally to monitor progress. Year 13: Students will then explore how to analyse the strategic position of a business, choose the strategic direction, and learn how to pursue strategies and manage strategic change.

Entry requirements

GCSE English Minimum of grade 5 in English GCSE Business (if taken) Minimum of grade 5

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: 2-hour exam (100 marks) Three compulsory sections: Section A has 15 multiple choice questions (MCQs) worth 15 marks. Section B has short answer questions worth 35 marks. Sections C and D have two essay questions (choice of one from two and one from two) worth 25 marks each. Paper 2: 2-hour exam (100 marks) Three data response compulsory questions worth approximately 33 marks each and made up of three or four-part questions Paper 3: 2-hour exam (100 marks) One compulsory case study followed by approximately six questions

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressWooldale Centre for Learning, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6TP