Business Studies:Single

Course summary

What are the critical ingredients of business success? What do you need to have in place to build a company? And why do some fail? This course will introduce you to the dynamic world of business and concepts like motivation, marketing and profit margins. If you’re interested in how businesses work and the process from start-up to survival, it could prove an excellent choice. You can take it with virtually any combination of A-levels and don’t need previous knowledge of the subject. What you’ll study You’ll study what businesses do, how they’re classified, and the social, legal, environmental, ethical, economic and technological factors that influence them. You’ll look closely at the four functional areas of business – accounting and finance; marketing; human resources; and production – and explore how they interact with one another. Throughout the course the emphasis is on problem-solving and decision-making, using contemporary business tools and models. We’ll also bring your academic studies to life using upto- date case studies, stimulating discussion and current business events to illustrate the concepts covered. Business is an excellent foundation for a wide range of careers and any university degree, not just courses weighted with business content. That said, some careers particularly value this A-level, many of which promise high earning potential. Possible careers include banking, insurance, advertising, distribution, sales, accounting, law, education, central and local government, and business consultancy. Whatever route you take, your studies will give you a solid understanding of business terminology and practices. This will serve you well as both an employee and budding entrepreneur.