A level Business covers all aspects of the business world and will provide you with an understanding of how businesses work. Everybody is involved in some kind of business. Whether you become a teacher, lawyer, doctor, accountant, interior designer, forensic scientist or hotel manager, you will be part of a business. Business is relevant to everyone and combines well with all other A level subjects. In the jungle of the jobs market, you will have the advantage with inside knowledge of how your workplace actually runs. The course is very broad and contains areas of interest to everyone. Particular emphasis is placed on the challenges of running a business, making strategic decisions and analysing business situations so that judgments can be made about recent performance and the business’ future. You will be involved in practical problem solving and will develop the skills of communication, interpreting data and working with other people to make business related decisions. There will never be a dull moment.
You do not need to have studied a specific combination of subjects at GCSE to start an A level Business course. However, you will be expected to contribute to discussion groups, independently research workplaces, read about individual firms and make presentations - both oral and written.
Paper 1: Written Examination Section A: 15 multiple choice questions Section B: short answer questions Section C: two essay questions from a choice of four 2 hours - 100 marks total 33.3% of A level weighting Paper 2: Written Examination comprised of three data response questions. 2 hours - 100 marks total 33.3% of A level weighting Paper 3: Written Examination comprised of one case study and six questions 2 hours - 100 marks total 33.3% of A level weighting
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,985 |
| Address | Farnborough Road, Farnborough, GU14 8AT |
A level Business covers all aspects of the business world and will provide you with an understanding of how businesses work. Everybody is involved in some kind of business. Whether you become a teacher, lawyer, doctor, accountant, interior designer, forensic scientist or hotel manager, you will be part of a business. Business is relevant to everyone and combines well with all other A level subjects. In the jungle of the jobs market, you will have the advantage with inside knowledge of how your workplace actually runs. The course is very broad and contains areas of interest to everyone. Particular emphasis is placed on the challenges of running a business, making strategic decisions and analysing business situations so that judgments can be made about recent performance and the business’ future. You will be involved in practical problem solving and will develop the skills of communication, interpreting data and working with other people to make business related decisions. There will never be a dull moment.
You do not need to have studied a specific combination of subjects at GCSE to start an A level Business course. However, you will be expected to contribute to discussion groups, independently research workplaces, read about individual firms and make presentations - both oral and written.
Paper 1: Written Examination Section A: 15 multiple choice questions Section B: short answer questions Section C: two essay questions from a choice of four 2 hours - 100 marks total 33.3% of A level weighting Paper 2: Written Examination comprised of three data response questions. 2 hours - 100 marks total 33.3% of A level weighting Paper 3: Written Examination comprised of one case study and six questions 2 hours - 100 marks total 33.3% of A level weighting