Business Studies:Single
Hugh Baird College - Sefton
01513534400
Balliol Road, Bootle, L20 7EW
Course summary

• How did the founders of YouTube manage to create a business worth over £800m in less than 2 years? • Should Burberry have moved production to China? • What should tobacco companies do to maintain sales if smoking is banned in the UK? • Are zero hour contracts acceptable? These are some of the issues you will consider when studying A-level Business.

Entry requirements

You will need a minimum or five GCSEs, including Grade 5 in English Language together with four other subjects at Grade 4 or above (one of the four subjects must include Maths). Additional entry requirements: • Although there is no requirement to have studied this subject at GCSE, if you have done so then you must have achieved at least a grade 4. You must also have achieved at least a grade 4 in GCSE Maths. The College will always treat each applicant as an individual. Should you not have or not expect to obtain the grades stated above, or not have relevant industry-related experience, the College would still welcome your application for this course as this will enable us to identify whether this course is, in fact, the right course for you or whether another course may be more appropriate.

How you'll be assessed

• Examination – Paper 1 (Marketing, People and Global Businesses) • A-level (35%) 2 hours • Examination – Paper 2 (Business Activities, Decisions and Strategy) • A-level (35%) 2 hours • Examination – Paper 3 (Investigating Business in a Competitive Environment) • A-level (30%) 2 hours

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthoritySefton
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBalliol Road, Bootle, L20 7EW