The course aims to give students a sound understanding of the fast paced and vibrant world of business and the dynamic environments in which organisations exist. Throughout the course real life businesses are visited and researched, giving students a chance to consider different career paths and companies for which in the future they may wish to work. The course focuses on starting a business and the issues facing entrepreneurs when starting a new business venture, including financial planning and management and how to manage staff, operations, and marketing. The first year of the course develops key skills needed for Year 2 and is assessed by two written examination papers. In Year 13 the emphasis is on providing greater depth of understanding in each topic studied in Year 12 and developing a wider understanding of the global business environment. Topics studied include; finance, leadership, economics, politics, technology, sociology and ethics. A variety of approaches are used, including, industry visits, note-taking, practice of different types of questions, video, games, role-play exercises and carrying out research on different topic areas. Students are required to work independently, completing assignments, including presentations on research that they have collected independently from a variety of sources. Homework is centred on research, essay writing and revision for mock tests, which are held termly.
• To study 3 or 4 Advanced Level subjects we require at least 5 grade 6 passes at GCSE. • Qualifications other than GCSE or BTEC are not counted unless related directly to subjects selected at Advanced Level. • At least 5 grade 6 passes at GCSE.
Paper 1 – Marketing, people and global business Written Paper 2 hours - 35% of A level Paper 2 – Business activities, decisions and strategy Written Paper 2 hours - 35% of A level Paper 3 – Investigating business in a competitive environment Written Paper 2 hours - 30% of A level (Paper 3 is based on a pre-released research task that requires students to investigate independently a business context.)
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Chatham Street, Ramsgate, CT11 7PS |
The course aims to give students a sound understanding of the fast paced and vibrant world of business and the dynamic environments in which organisations exist. Throughout the course real life businesses are visited and researched, giving students a chance to consider different career paths and companies for which in the future they may wish to work. The course focuses on starting a business and the issues facing entrepreneurs when starting a new business venture, including financial planning and management and how to manage staff, operations, and marketing. The first year of the course develops key skills needed for Year 2 and is assessed by two written examination papers. In Year 13 the emphasis is on providing greater depth of understanding in each topic studied in Year 12 and developing a wider understanding of the global business environment. Topics studied include; finance, leadership, economics, politics, technology, sociology and ethics. A variety of approaches are used, including, industry visits, note-taking, practice of different types of questions, video, games, role-play exercises and carrying out research on different topic areas. Students are required to work independently, completing assignments, including presentations on research that they have collected independently from a variety of sources. Homework is centred on research, essay writing and revision for mock tests, which are held termly.
• To study 3 or 4 Advanced Level subjects we require at least 5 grade 6 passes at GCSE. • Qualifications other than GCSE or BTEC are not counted unless related directly to subjects selected at Advanced Level. • At least 5 grade 6 passes at GCSE.
Paper 1 – Marketing, people and global business Written Paper 2 hours - 35% of A level Paper 2 – Business activities, decisions and strategy Written Paper 2 hours - 35% of A level Paper 3 – Investigating business in a competitive environment Written Paper 2 hours - 30% of A level (Paper 3 is based on a pre-released research task that requires students to investigate independently a business context.)