Business A-Level examines a wide range of topics. There is plenty to learn about how a business is set up and run successfully. Small, large, local, national and multinational businesses are used to provide examples of the concepts learnt and students are expected to use examples from their own experiences and knowledge. The course will examine the factors that influence business decisions, both internal and external, the core business functions of marketing, finance, operations and people management and students will learn a range of analytical techniques and models. Ten percent of the marks available will be assessed through numerical methods so it is essential that candidates are comfortable with calculations, graphs and ratios. Ideally you will have Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics. Lessons involve a wide range of teaching and learning methods to engage all students and study is enhanced by trips and the opportunity to take part in the Young Enterprise company scheme.
An assessment day is held at Queenswood in the November prior to entry. Applicants are required to sit entrance examinations in the subjects that they plan to study at A-level. We do not stipulate particular GCSE requirements, although Queenswood Sixth Formers will typically have achieved at least six Grade 6 results at GCSE, with Grades 7–9 in the subjects to be studied at A-level.
The A-Level course will be taught over two years. It is examined at the end of the Upper Sixth by three written exams, each approximately 2 hours long. There is no coursework.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Shepherd's Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 6NS |
Business A-Level examines a wide range of topics. There is plenty to learn about how a business is set up and run successfully. Small, large, local, national and multinational businesses are used to provide examples of the concepts learnt and students are expected to use examples from their own experiences and knowledge. The course will examine the factors that influence business decisions, both internal and external, the core business functions of marketing, finance, operations and people management and students will learn a range of analytical techniques and models. Ten percent of the marks available will be assessed through numerical methods so it is essential that candidates are comfortable with calculations, graphs and ratios. Ideally you will have Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics. Lessons involve a wide range of teaching and learning methods to engage all students and study is enhanced by trips and the opportunity to take part in the Young Enterprise company scheme.
An assessment day is held at Queenswood in the November prior to entry. Applicants are required to sit entrance examinations in the subjects that they plan to study at A-level. We do not stipulate particular GCSE requirements, although Queenswood Sixth Formers will typically have achieved at least six Grade 6 results at GCSE, with Grades 7–9 in the subjects to be studied at A-level.
The A-Level course will be taught over two years. It is examined at the end of the Upper Sixth by three written exams, each approximately 2 hours long. There is no coursework.