Module/Unit Title: 1) Analysing the strategic position of a business. 2) Choosing strategic direction. 3) Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies. 4) Managing strategic change The emphasis is on studying and engaging with the business world. Students will be encouraged to follow business developments and think critically about contemporary business issues. By examining and thinking critically about real business situations as they study the subject, students will gain an insight into different contexts which will help them to understand the key issues in any situation and compare and contrast this with other situations and apply their understanding.
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above or equivalent. A broad general education with acceptable GCSE grades or their equivalent is needed. Business Studies at GCSE is NOT a requirement. Keenness, interest or curiosity is of equal importance.
Paper 1: Business 1 Written exam Three compulsory sections: • A – 15 multiple choice questions (MCQs) worth 15 marks. • B – short answer questions worth 35 marks. • C – Two essay questions, choice of one from two worth 25 marks each. • D – Two essay questions, choice of one from two worth 25 marks each. 2 hours - 100 marks 33.3% of A level grade. Paper 2: Business 2 Written exam. Three data response compulsory questions worth approximately 33 marks and made up of three or four-part questions. 2 hours - 100 marks 33.3% of A-level Grade. Paper 3: Business 3 Written exam. One compulsory case study followed by approximately six questions. 2 hours - 33.3% of A-level Grade.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
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Module/Unit Title: 1) Analysing the strategic position of a business. 2) Choosing strategic direction. 3) Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies. 4) Managing strategic change The emphasis is on studying and engaging with the business world. Students will be encouraged to follow business developments and think critically about contemporary business issues. By examining and thinking critically about real business situations as they study the subject, students will gain an insight into different contexts which will help them to understand the key issues in any situation and compare and contrast this with other situations and apply their understanding.
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above or equivalent. A broad general education with acceptable GCSE grades or their equivalent is needed. Business Studies at GCSE is NOT a requirement. Keenness, interest or curiosity is of equal importance.
Paper 1: Business 1 Written exam Three compulsory sections: • A – 15 multiple choice questions (MCQs) worth 15 marks. • B – short answer questions worth 35 marks. • C – Two essay questions, choice of one from two worth 25 marks each. • D – Two essay questions, choice of one from two worth 25 marks each. 2 hours - 100 marks 33.3% of A level grade. Paper 2: Business 2 Written exam. Three data response compulsory questions worth approximately 33 marks and made up of three or four-part questions. 2 hours - 100 marks 33.3% of A-level Grade. Paper 3: Business 3 Written exam. One compulsory case study followed by approximately six questions. 2 hours - 33.3% of A-level Grade.