Course information
Business Studies
Madeley Academy - Telford and Wrekin
01952527700
Castlefields Way, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5FB
Course summary

The course is offered as both a single and double A Level equivalent allowing students to specialise in the field. It is assessed through a combination of coursework and exam units (60%) and leads to a range of university courses and careers including: Accountancy, Finance, IT/Computing, Operations, Marketing, Teaching, Public Relations, Human Resourcing, Management and International Retail. The Business course is an exciting insight into relevant business theory and concepts supported by vocational examples. During sessions we aim to support learning with real business examples and take many free visits to local businesses.

Entry requirements

Students must achieve a minimum of 6 GSCEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics. If studied, then a Grade 4 or Merit in a Business qualification at Key stage 4.

How you'll be assessed

You will cover the following units: Extended Certificate - Exploring Business, Developing a Marketing Campaign, Personal and Business Finance and Recruitment and Selection. Diploma - as above plus Managing an Event, Digital Marketing, International Business and Principles of Management. Assessment is in the form of external exams, externally assessed coursework and internally assessed coursework

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityTelford and Wrekin
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCastlefields Way, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5FB