Business Studies:Single
Southmoor Academy - Sunderland
01915949991
Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF
Course summary

A level Business is structured into four themes and consists of three externally examined papers. Students are introduced to business in Themes 1 and 2 by building knowledge of core business concepts and applying them to business contexts to develop a broad understanding of how businesses work. Breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding, with applications to a wider range of contexts and more complex business information, are developed in Themes 3 and 4, requiring students to take a more strategic view of business opportunities and issues. Students are encouraged to use an enquiring, critical, and thoughtful approach to the study of business, to understand that business behavior can be studied from a range of perspectives. This qualification is a relevant foundation for any future career route and has high credibility with universities, often leading on to business-related degree programs or other academic pathways.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 GCSE English and Grade 5 GCSE Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

Theme 1: Marketing & people Students will develop an understanding of: ➢ Meeting customer needs ➢ The market ➢ Marketing mix and strategy ➢ Managing people ➢ Entrepreneurs and leaders ➢ Assessing competitiveness Theme 2: Managing business activities Students will develop an understanding of: ➢ Raising finance ➢ Financial planning ➢ Managing finance ➢ Resource management ➢ External influences Theme 3: Decisions & Strategy Students will develop an understanding of: ➢ Business objectives and strategy ➢ Business growth ➢ Decision-making techniques ➢ Influences on business decisions ➢ Assessing competitiveness and managing change.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthoritySunderland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRyhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF