Business Studies:Single
Worth School - West Sussex
01342710200
Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill, Crawley, RH10 4SD
Course summary

Business is both a theoretical and a practical discipline. There is a strong emphasis on the practical application of what you learn. A lot of the work is based on data and case studies, where you will be asked to analyse a variety of business problems and situations. To succeed will need to have an enquiring and logical mind and a general interest in what goes on in business, as well as good communication skills and confidence in handling data and numbers. Business Studies encourages the practical application of business concepts by exploring events in the business world and relating these to theories and practice. The Year 12 specification introduces students to the challenges and issues of managing a business. It then focuses on how established businesses might improve their effectiveness by making tactical decisions at a functional level. In Year 13, the specification considers strategies for larger businesses and how managers might measure the performance of the business. Finally, it investigates the effects that external factors can have on businesses and how a business can plan for and manage change.

Entry requirements

Each of the six subjects is marked out of 7 (maximum of 42 points).

How you'll be assessed

The A Level Business Studies course is assessed by three exams (each two hours) at the end of Year 13. Questions will include essays, data response and multiple choice.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding Fee£45,330
Sixth Form Fee£20,805 - £30,870
AddressPaddockhurst Road, Turners Hill, Crawley, RH10 4SD