A level Business gives you an introduction to the world of business, helps you understand how businesses operate and provides a good foundation for further study. With a focus on the practical skills of running a business, the course is designed to help you become a good decision maker, manager, analyst and problem solver. These skills are highly sought after and valued in a wide range of organisations and careers.
Normally we would consider the candidate’s projected or actual GCSE results. Generally we expect candidates to obtain at least five GCSEs at grade 5 and above in order to follow an AS/A level programme, with at least grade 6 in the subjects selected for studying at A level, or in relevant subjects where a student is starting a subject from scratch (such as Psychology or Business Studies). We reserve the right to alter these expectations on a case-by-case basis. Those not undertaking GCSEs will need to show suitable ability.
Paper 1 Business 1 Topics 1 - 10 33.3% of A level Written exam: 2 hours 100 marks 15 multiple choice questions worth 15 marks; short answer questions worth 35 marks; Two essay questions worth 25 marks each. Paper 2 Business 2 Topics 1 - 10 33.3% of A level Written exam: 2 hours 100 marks Three data response compulsory questions worth approximately 33 marks each and made up of three or four part questions. Paper 3 Business 3 Topics 1 - 10 33.3% of A level Written exam: 2 hours 100 marks One compulsory case study followed by approximately six questions.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £29,439 - £37,608 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,041 - £21,711 |
| Address | Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ |
A level Business gives you an introduction to the world of business, helps you understand how businesses operate and provides a good foundation for further study. With a focus on the practical skills of running a business, the course is designed to help you become a good decision maker, manager, analyst and problem solver. These skills are highly sought after and valued in a wide range of organisations and careers.
Normally we would consider the candidate’s projected or actual GCSE results. Generally we expect candidates to obtain at least five GCSEs at grade 5 and above in order to follow an AS/A level programme, with at least grade 6 in the subjects selected for studying at A level, or in relevant subjects where a student is starting a subject from scratch (such as Psychology or Business Studies). We reserve the right to alter these expectations on a case-by-case basis. Those not undertaking GCSEs will need to show suitable ability.
Paper 1 Business 1 Topics 1 - 10 33.3% of A level Written exam: 2 hours 100 marks 15 multiple choice questions worth 15 marks; short answer questions worth 35 marks; Two essay questions worth 25 marks each. Paper 2 Business 2 Topics 1 - 10 33.3% of A level Written exam: 2 hours 100 marks Three data response compulsory questions worth approximately 33 marks each and made up of three or four part questions. Paper 3 Business 3 Topics 1 - 10 33.3% of A level Written exam: 2 hours 100 marks One compulsory case study followed by approximately six questions.