What is covered in the course: - What is business? - Managers, leadership, and decision making - Decision-making to improve marketing performance - Decision-making to improve operational performance - Decision-making to improve financial performance - Decision-making to improve human resources performance - Analysing the strategic position of a business - Choosing a strategic direction - Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies - Managing strategic change The course contains detailed use of case studies so it is important to be able to relate business theory to the real world. Since mathematical techniques are used, a strong Mathematics grade is important. Students who have previously studied Business/ Enterprise courses should have a minimum of grade 6 at GCSE or Distinction in BTEC. There is some emphasis on extended writing using clear arguments; therefore a strong English grade is also very important. Students are expected to be able to evaluate business decisions and business behavior.
Business GCSE Grade 6 / National Enterprise & Marketing Distinction OR English GCSE Grade 6 if not previously studied
Paper 1: Business 1 • Written exam: 2 hours • 100 marks in total • 33.3% of A-level Three compulsory sections: • Section A has 15 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) worth 15 marks. • Section B has short answer questions worth 35 marks. • Sections C and D have two essay questions (choice of one from two and one from two) worth 25 marks each. Paper 2: Business 2 • Written exam: 2 hours • 100 marks in total • 33.3% of A-level Three data response compulsory questions worth approximately 33 marks each and made up of three or four-part questions. Paper 3: Business 3 • Written exam: 2 hours • 100 marks in total • 33.3% of A-level One compulsory case study followed by approximately six questions
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0PT |
What is covered in the course: - What is business? - Managers, leadership, and decision making - Decision-making to improve marketing performance - Decision-making to improve operational performance - Decision-making to improve financial performance - Decision-making to improve human resources performance - Analysing the strategic position of a business - Choosing a strategic direction - Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies - Managing strategic change The course contains detailed use of case studies so it is important to be able to relate business theory to the real world. Since mathematical techniques are used, a strong Mathematics grade is important. Students who have previously studied Business/ Enterprise courses should have a minimum of grade 6 at GCSE or Distinction in BTEC. There is some emphasis on extended writing using clear arguments; therefore a strong English grade is also very important. Students are expected to be able to evaluate business decisions and business behavior.
Business GCSE Grade 6 / National Enterprise & Marketing Distinction OR English GCSE Grade 6 if not previously studied
Paper 1: Business 1 • Written exam: 2 hours • 100 marks in total • 33.3% of A-level Three compulsory sections: • Section A has 15 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) worth 15 marks. • Section B has short answer questions worth 35 marks. • Sections C and D have two essay questions (choice of one from two and one from two) worth 25 marks each. Paper 2: Business 2 • Written exam: 2 hours • 100 marks in total • 33.3% of A-level Three data response compulsory questions worth approximately 33 marks each and made up of three or four-part questions. Paper 3: Business 3 • Written exam: 2 hours • 100 marks in total • 33.3% of A-level One compulsory case study followed by approximately six questions