Course information
Business Studies:Single
St Cuthbert Mayne School - Torbay
01803328725
Trumlands Road, Torquay, TQ1 4RN
Course summary

The course is a linear course that has 3 exams at the end of Year 2. All students will over the topics listed below over the 2 years. 1. What is business? 2. Managers, leadership and decision making 3. Decision making to improve marketing performance 4. Decision making to improve operational performance 5. Decision making to improve financial performance 6. Decision making to improve human resource performance 7. Analysing the strategic position of a business (A-level only) 8. Choosing strategic direction (A-level only) 9. Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies (A-level only) 10. Managing strategic change (A-level only)

Entry requirements

5 X 9-4 Grades, including Grade 9 – 4 English and Mathematics

How you'll be assessed

EXAMS (all written – no coursework element) A Level (33.3% per exam): Business 1 - 2 hours, Multiple choice, short answer and 2 extended essays Business 2 - 2 hours, 3 Data response questions Business 3 - 2 hours, 1 case study and 6 questions

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityTorbay
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressTrumlands Road, Torquay, TQ1 4RN