Business Studies:Single

Course summary

A Level Business will provide you with an excellent insight into the daily operational/ tactical decisions made by businesses as you study each of the key functional areas of Human Resources, Marketing, Operations Management and Accounting. In addition, you will start to understand the bigger strategic challenges faced by businesses of all sizes as they try to expand into new markets at home and abroad, finance new product development or engage in mergers or takeovers to increase market share. Lessons will be context-driven, providing you with lots of case material with which to practise and improve your analytical and evaluative skills. The course is split into two main sections which include the following topics: 1. Tactical/Operational Decision Making • Introduction to Business • Management, leadership and decision-making • Marketing • Operations Management • Accounting • Human Resources 2. Business Strategy • Analysing the strategic position of a business • Choosing a strategic direction • Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies • Managing strategic change Students do not need to have studied GCSE Business to opt for A Level Business.