Module 1: Activities Involved in Starting a Business This module will look at entrepreneurs, thinking of a business idea, market research, raising finance, locating the business, employing workers and looking at revenues and costs to hopefully make a profit. Module 2: Managing a Business This module will cover marketing, finance, operations and human resources. The theory taken from the specification is supported by real life business examples, many of which the students will have knowledge of before they start the course. The course analyses how these firms adapt to the changing business world. To help classroom knowledge trips and visiting speakers are organised to bring to life the opportunities that Business can afford. This could be a small start-up pottery company from Wales or a trip to the Harry Potter studios to see their marketing campaigns in action. It is important that students taking this course have an interest in business issues, keeping abreast of current affairs will form the basis for many in-class discussions. It is through these that students develop their crucial analysis and evaluation skills. Module 3: Strategies for Success In this module, students will develop their knowledge and understanding around strategies that can be used within the functional areas studied in Module 2 and how these will enable businesses to compete effectively and gain advantages over their rivals. Module 4: The Business This module will cover technological change, the UK and world economy and its influence on businesses and the changing social environment that businesses work in. In addition, the module will cover the new emerging markets, such as China, India and Russia. Basic mathematical skills are required for students enrolling onto this course as there is an element of financial calculation throughout both the years of study and they should be confident essay writers as the examination questions will require clearly structured, well thought out, justified responses.
To provide a solid foundation for A level study, we recommend that students achieve at least a Grade 6 at GCSE in any subject with which they wish to continue. In some subjects, a Grade 7 may be more suitable to facilitate positive outcomes at A level, and the Sixth Form team will be happy to provide tailored advice on this matter.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £9,885 - £17,520 |
| Address | College Road, Bristol, BS8 3JD |
Module 1: Activities Involved in Starting a Business This module will look at entrepreneurs, thinking of a business idea, market research, raising finance, locating the business, employing workers and looking at revenues and costs to hopefully make a profit. Module 2: Managing a Business This module will cover marketing, finance, operations and human resources. The theory taken from the specification is supported by real life business examples, many of which the students will have knowledge of before they start the course. The course analyses how these firms adapt to the changing business world. To help classroom knowledge trips and visiting speakers are organised to bring to life the opportunities that Business can afford. This could be a small start-up pottery company from Wales or a trip to the Harry Potter studios to see their marketing campaigns in action. It is important that students taking this course have an interest in business issues, keeping abreast of current affairs will form the basis for many in-class discussions. It is through these that students develop their crucial analysis and evaluation skills. Module 3: Strategies for Success In this module, students will develop their knowledge and understanding around strategies that can be used within the functional areas studied in Module 2 and how these will enable businesses to compete effectively and gain advantages over their rivals. Module 4: The Business This module will cover technological change, the UK and world economy and its influence on businesses and the changing social environment that businesses work in. In addition, the module will cover the new emerging markets, such as China, India and Russia. Basic mathematical skills are required for students enrolling onto this course as there is an element of financial calculation throughout both the years of study and they should be confident essay writers as the examination questions will require clearly structured, well thought out, justified responses.
To provide a solid foundation for A level study, we recommend that students achieve at least a Grade 6 at GCSE in any subject with which they wish to continue. In some subjects, a Grade 7 may be more suitable to facilitate positive outcomes at A level, and the Sixth Form team will be happy to provide tailored advice on this matter.