A level Business aims to develop an appreciation of the value of business activity, plus a practical understanding of how businesses operate and why business decision-making is so important. The OCR A level course aims to blend academic rigour with the development of practical business skills so pupils are able to identify with and appreciate the relevance of problem solving in a real world context. The course covers many relevant contemporary business issues such as project management such a vital component of the ‘post school’ world of Business as well as the more classic. Thus, for example, there are topics such as corporate social responsibility, China and India as emerging economic powers, waste management and off-shoring. This course places an increased emphasis on decision making and encourages an understanding of why business size and scope makes such a difference to the strategies adopted. Pupils will be expected to show a keen interest in business affairs and to show evidence of that knowledge both in the classroom and in their written work. The course also focuses on developing communication and presentation skills vital for future employability. Pupils will be required to write more traditional style open-ended essays in which they must construct an argument drawing theory and real world understanding together. There is also the requirement to write extended answers to questions based on a case study that test the skills of knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation.
There is no requirement to have studied business before starting the Business A level course. A serious interest in business combined with strong writing and numeracy skills are the key prerequisites. Selfdiscipline and real motivation are also required as pupils will be carrying out more independent learning.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £47,535 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £38,367 |
| Address | Godalming, GU7 2DX |
A level Business aims to develop an appreciation of the value of business activity, plus a practical understanding of how businesses operate and why business decision-making is so important. The OCR A level course aims to blend academic rigour with the development of practical business skills so pupils are able to identify with and appreciate the relevance of problem solving in a real world context. The course covers many relevant contemporary business issues such as project management such a vital component of the ‘post school’ world of Business as well as the more classic. Thus, for example, there are topics such as corporate social responsibility, China and India as emerging economic powers, waste management and off-shoring. This course places an increased emphasis on decision making and encourages an understanding of why business size and scope makes such a difference to the strategies adopted. Pupils will be expected to show a keen interest in business affairs and to show evidence of that knowledge both in the classroom and in their written work. The course also focuses on developing communication and presentation skills vital for future employability. Pupils will be required to write more traditional style open-ended essays in which they must construct an argument drawing theory and real world understanding together. There is also the requirement to write extended answers to questions based on a case study that test the skills of knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation.
There is no requirement to have studied business before starting the Business A level course. A serious interest in business combined with strong writing and numeracy skills are the key prerequisites. Selfdiscipline and real motivation are also required as pupils will be carrying out more independent learning.