Business Studies:Single

Course summary

Business A Level is the study of decision making in organisations. By the end of the Lower Sixth, students will have learned about the theoretical and practical nature of business and the business environment. Initial focus is on the key functional areas of Finance, Human Resources, Operations and Marketing; how they are managed, how they interact with each other, and how they are affected by the external environment in which the firm operates. Pupils will be challenged through case studies and asked to select, explain and justify their suggestions for the most appropriate course of action in any given context. In the Upper Sixth, the material, like a real business, develops a more strategic approach. Pupils are expected to develop answers that take account of the wide range of external influences that affect a modern firm in the Strategic Management module. Whilst the course requires an ability to analyse and interpret quantitative data with basic arithmetic techniques, the best candidates are those with an interest in business and an ability to put themselves in the shoes of real business people. Crucially, pupils must be willing to make decisions and explain their reasoning. The course is accessible and rewards hard work with good results.