Business is an excellent subject to study as a foundation for a range of careers – even those that are not specifically business-based. Most careers will include coverage of human resource management, financial control, marketing and operations and, as these are the fundamentals for business study, it is a truly worthwhile subject to study. You will develop a range of transferable skills including communication (presenting ideas) and written work, teamwork, research skills, IT skills, as well as the more academic skills of analysis and evaluation. Typically, a pupil may be asked to evaluate a range of options or strategies open to a business and they will need to weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of each option to arrive at a justified decision or judgement. These are all invaluable life skills. Studying business may lead to a range of careers including marketing, media and/or advertising, banking/merchant banking, accountancy/auditing, human resource management/recruitment, economist in private or public sector, land management, law, stockbroking, corporate public relations and even teaching! A Level Business has traditionally been one of the most popular A Level choices at Tettenhall College. The course is designed to prepare learners for both academic study (by looking at the theoretical aspects of business ownership) and at the same time, it is delivered in a fun and engaging way so that pupil interest is maintained. At Tettenhall College, we believe that Sixth Form study should provide a bridge between traditional study and preparation for university or employment. In the Business Department, this means that there will be a high expectation that pupils will be fully engaged in researching and delivering materials themselves. This helps to encourage a culture of responsibility for learning and it also develops organisational skills and ownership. We use a variety of interesting and interactive teaching and learning techniques to provide pupils with a range of opportunities to enhance their own experiences. What is learned? The course covers a wide variety of material assessed across three examination papers. Topics include an introduction to business, business objectives and strategy, external influences on business, change management, accounting and finance, management accounting, financial accounting, human resource management, marketing and operations management.