A-level Business looks at everything from what is a business and how you set up one- to managing strategic change in international businesses. We study a variety of types of organisation from small one person owned businesses right through to major multinational corporations such as Apple. The focus is always on the four major functional areas of business: Human Resources-managing and motivating the people. Finance-raising start-up capital, managing the finance and assessing performance. Marketing-researching the market to make sure customers are able to and willing to buy the product or service. Operations-managing the manufacture of the product or service and ensuring that it is produced in a cost-efficient manner With a focus on helping you to become a good decision maker, you'll learn essential managerial skills, alongside techniques to help you become an analytical problem solver. These skills are all highly sought after and valued in a wide range of careers.