EdexcelBusiness looks at what companies are and what they do. It focuses on the core functions of Marketing, Human Resources, Operations Management and Finance but also broadens out to other factors affecting their success or failure. It looks at ‘tools’ to assist with strategic decision making and it analyses how firms can be best managed to meet these goals.
All offers are then subject to candidates achieving a minimum of seven GCSE Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), together with appropriate facilitating grades in subjects related to their choice of A level subjects (see 6th Form prospectus for more information). No prior knowledge is required but you will need a minimum of Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language as well the ability to perform well in essay-based subjects. GCSE Business is not essential but you will be expected to display an interest in current affairs and the world around you.
You will sit three two-hour examinations at the end of the course. These will include calculation questions, shorter answer questions and extended essay questions. Paper 1 will assess marketing, people, and global business. Questions will be drawn from Themes 1 and 4, and from local, national, and global contexts. Paper 1 is worth 35% of the total qualification. Paper 2 will assess business finance, operations, business decisions and strategy. Questions will be drawn from Themes 2 and 3, and from local, national, and global contexts. Paper 2 is worth 35% of the total qualification. Paper 3 will assess content across all four themes. For Paper 3 only, there will be a pre-released context document and will focus on a broad context, such as an industry or market in which businesses operate. Paper 3 is worth 30% of the total qualification.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £37,770 - £42,735 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £25,500 - £26,790 |
| Address | Church Lane, Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7HG |
EdexcelBusiness looks at what companies are and what they do. It focuses on the core functions of Marketing, Human Resources, Operations Management and Finance but also broadens out to other factors affecting their success or failure. It looks at ‘tools’ to assist with strategic decision making and it analyses how firms can be best managed to meet these goals.
All offers are then subject to candidates achieving a minimum of seven GCSE Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), together with appropriate facilitating grades in subjects related to their choice of A level subjects (see 6th Form prospectus for more information). No prior knowledge is required but you will need a minimum of Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language as well the ability to perform well in essay-based subjects. GCSE Business is not essential but you will be expected to display an interest in current affairs and the world around you.
You will sit three two-hour examinations at the end of the course. These will include calculation questions, shorter answer questions and extended essay questions. Paper 1 will assess marketing, people, and global business. Questions will be drawn from Themes 1 and 4, and from local, national, and global contexts. Paper 1 is worth 35% of the total qualification. Paper 2 will assess business finance, operations, business decisions and strategy. Questions will be drawn from Themes 2 and 3, and from local, national, and global contexts. Paper 2 is worth 35% of the total qualification. Paper 3 will assess content across all four themes. For Paper 3 only, there will be a pre-released context document and will focus on a broad context, such as an industry or market in which businesses operate. Paper 3 is worth 30% of the total qualification.