A level business studies is a dynamic and engaging course, exposing students to the modern day theories about how businesses operate and the various factors that managers must consider in their everyday decision making process. The course amalgamates the traditional framework of businesses – marketing, human resources, operations and finance – with new current theories about employee motivation, corporate social responsibility and entering international markets. The current specification has been updated to include a bigger focus on the impact of technological advancements and social media. The course has a good mix of numerical and evaluative skills, preparing students with decision making skills to be used in all walks of life. Students studying A level business often go on to study business, accounting, economics, finance or marketing related degrees.
Assessments for A level Business are synoptic at both AS and A2 Level. All topics are assessed in each paper. AS Business students sit two equally weighted exams at the end of their first year of study Paper 1: Business 1 – Multiple choice and data response questions (Year 1 content only) Paper 2: Business 2 – Questions on unseen case study. (Year 1 content only) A2 Business students sit three equally weighted exams at the end of their second year of study. Paper 1: Business 1 – Multiple choice, short answer questions and extended response questions (Year 1 and Year 2 content) Paper 2: Business 2 – Data response questions. (Year 1 and Year 2 content) Paper 3: Business 3 – Questions on unseen case study (Year 1 and Year 2 content)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 30-32 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN |
A level business studies is a dynamic and engaging course, exposing students to the modern day theories about how businesses operate and the various factors that managers must consider in their everyday decision making process. The course amalgamates the traditional framework of businesses – marketing, human resources, operations and finance – with new current theories about employee motivation, corporate social responsibility and entering international markets. The current specification has been updated to include a bigger focus on the impact of technological advancements and social media. The course has a good mix of numerical and evaluative skills, preparing students with decision making skills to be used in all walks of life. Students studying A level business often go on to study business, accounting, economics, finance or marketing related degrees.
Assessments for A level Business are synoptic at both AS and A2 Level. All topics are assessed in each paper. AS Business students sit two equally weighted exams at the end of their first year of study Paper 1: Business 1 – Multiple choice and data response questions (Year 1 content only) Paper 2: Business 2 – Questions on unseen case study. (Year 1 content only) A2 Business students sit three equally weighted exams at the end of their second year of study. Paper 1: Business 1 – Multiple choice, short answer questions and extended response questions (Year 1 and Year 2 content) Paper 2: Business 2 – Data response questions. (Year 1 and Year 2 content) Paper 3: Business 3 – Questions on unseen case study (Year 1 and Year 2 content)