Course information
A-Level Business
University Academy Holbeach - Lincolnshire
01406423042
Park Road, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7PU
Course summary

A proven understanding of the business environment is a skill that will always be in demand by employers. So improve your job prospects with a course that will set you ahead of the competitive job market. Standing you in great stead for both your professional and academic career, you'll gain those needed UCAS points towards getting into the University of your choice. Gain a fascinating insight into modern business and commerce techniques. Develop the skills to identify whether or not a business is performing well financially Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a business and communicate the results Develop a range of important and transferable skills, such as data analysis, presenting arguments and problem solving

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Marketing, people and global business The questions in this written examination are based on Units 1 and 4, and from local, national and global contexts. 35% of the total A-level mark 100 marks, 2 hours Assessing knowledge across Units 1-4 Paper 2: Business activities, decisions and strategy The questions in this written examination are based on Units 2 and 3. 35% of the total A-level mark 100 marks, 2 hours Assessing knowledge across Units 2 & 3 Paper 3: Investigating business in a competitive environment This examination will assess material from all four units. Questions will be drawn from local, national and global contexts Pearson Edexcel will release a context document in November 2016. 30% of the total A-level mark 100 marks, 2 hours Assessing knowledge across Units 1-4

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressPark Road, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7PU