Course information
Business Studies:Single
Morecambe Bay Academy - Lancashire
01524410207
Dallam Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 5BG
Course summary

The study of Business at A Level offers clear progression from GCSE. The course will allow you to build on the skills, knowledge, and understanding already gained. The course will allow you to gain a holistic understanding of business in a range of contexts. You will acquire a range of relevant business and generic skills, including decision-making, problem-solving, the challenging of assumptions, and critical analysis. The course is split into four Themes, examined at the end of Year 13 by three written exams: Theme 1: Marketing and people - In this theme, students are introduced to the market, explore the marketing and people functions, and investigate entrepreneurs and business start-ups. Theme 2: Managing business activities - In this theme, students explore the finance and operations functions, and investigate external influences on business. Theme 3: Business decisions and strategy - In this theme, students develop their understanding of the concepts introduced in Theme 2 and explore influences on business strategy and decision-making. Theme 4: Global business - In this theme, students develop their understanding of the concepts introduced in Theme 1 and explore business activity in a global context.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs grade 4s. Grade 5 in English Language and Maths

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 will assess marketing, people, and global businesses. Questions will be drawn from Themes 1 and 4, and from local, national, and global contexts. Paper 2 will assess business finance and operations, business decisions, and strategy. Questions will be drawn from Themes 2 and 3, and from local, national, and global contexts. Paper 3 For Paper 3, there will be a pre-released context document issued from Edexcel. The context will focus on a broad context, such as an industry or market in which businesses operate. Students are required to apply their knowledge and understanding from Themes 1, 2, 3, and 4.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLancashire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDallam Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 5BG