Course information
Business Studies:Single
Penistone Grammar School - Barnsley
01226762114
Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 7BX
Course summary

In Business Studies, you will explore the solutions to business problems that help firms succeed. You will understand the different types of organizations, how they operate, and how they make a profit, alongside gaining a real understanding of how the business world operates. You will also be introduced to a wide range of new and existing business and economic models which will help give you a greater understanding of the business world from a theoretical perspective. By showing a future employer that you understand and appreciate how their operations work, you will be one step closer to achieving a successful career in any organization you choose to work for. In year one you will study three topics: - A Background to Business. - Managers and Leaders. - Decision-making in Marketing, Production, Human Resources, and Finance. In year two you will cover further three topics: - The strategic position of a business. - Choosing a strategic direction to take and how to execute the strategy. - How to manage strategic change. You will also be tested on all the work covered across the two years to gain a full A Level. This is a dynamic, fast-paced, and relevant course that continually focuses on the current business climate and helps students appreciate and understand the theory that is taught.

Entry requirements

Five or more GCSE passes at Grade 5 or above (including a Grade 5 or above in English Language or Literature and a Grade 5 or above in Mathematics). Grade 5 in the subject at GCSE or a Grade 5 in English Language GCSE.

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About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityBarnsley
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHuddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 7BX