In Business, students will learn the principles behind how to run a company and manage effectively. This includes how to manage people as well as making strategic decisions in any workplace. Students will also 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. Business lessons are taught using a variety of learning approaches that include investigations, case studies, group discussions, decision-making, role-plays and data analysis as well as external visits and guest speakers. Learning specialist terms and theory, note taking and question work will be an important feature of most lessons. Business Studies is a subject which offers students an insight into the real working world as well as equipping them with a wide and varied knowledge of Marketing, Finance and Accounts, Operations Management, Human Resource Management and the External Environment and Economy. It is a versatile and a constantly changing subject, which promotes independent thinking and creativity amongst students. Business students develop skills and knowledge very relevant to the modern world so this A Level is worth pursuing for its own sake. It is a useful qualification whether you are hoping to go directly into employment or progress onto higher education. Many employers like students who have studied business as it makes them more immediately employable. In addition, other degree subjects can also draw upon a knowledge of business and is directly relevant to further study of business, accountancy, economics, E-business and commerce, marketing, finance and banking.