Business Studies:Single

Course summary

A Level Business is both essay-based and mathematically rigorous. It focuses significantly on evaluating high-level business decisions whilst including complex accounting. This is because the main aim of Business is to provide students with the opportunity to develop a clear understanding of how modern businesses function. In addition, we believe it is fundamental to equip students with the skills necessary to successfully work in business in the future either as a part of existing businesses or as entrepreneurs. The course is taught using a case-study approach and frequently draws upon real-world examples in the current business news. There are four broad themes: Marketing and People; Managing Business Activities; Business Decisions; and Strategy and Global Business. The aims of A Level Business are to enable students to understand better the dynamic nature of the modern business world including how to take advantage of new opportunities, how to navigate the myriad challenges faced by entrepreneurs and how business fits into the global economic context. Students will develop the ability to generate enterprising and creative solutions to business problems as well as enhance their wider academic skills. These include independent research, discussion and presentation skills together with the numeracy and literacy skills necessary to accurately interpret data and persuasively convey business strategies. We also encourage a proactive attitude towards enrichment and aim to give students practice in applying the skills and knowledge required to succeed when starting or managing a business.