Want a relevant and interesting experience? If you do, then A-level Business Studies at Winstanley College is for you. You will be equipped with an understanding of the business world, where you are likely to spend your working life. The course will provide an intelligent, flexible way of thinking with the application of your learning of problem-solving and decision-making in business contexts: think of it as the start of your management training. You will start your studies in the first year by focusing on the skills and characteristics entrepreneurs need when setting up their own business and will develop your knowledge of marketing, finance, operations, and human resources before looking at how businesses gain a competitive advantage and compete globally in the second year. Decision-making is a key theme throughout the course. Business Studies is about making strategic decisions to enhance competitiveness and is studied through four main themes: ● Marketing and people ● Managing business activities ● Business decisions and strategy ● Global Business Where could it take me? Businesses will support you in employment or university. Many students go on to study business-related courses at university including business management, human resources, accountancy, and finance and marketing. The course leads to careers in international business, managing a practice, engineering project management, leisure management, accounting, actuarial science, marketing, and media. If you are considering employment after your A-levels, then business will help you gain apprenticeships and sponsored degrees. We also offer students the opportunity to work with local and national businesses to solve their specific problems and implement strategies.