Course information
Business Studies:Single
Bedford School - Bedford
01234362200
De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU
Course summary

A-Level Business helps students to develop a critical understanding of organisations, the markets they serve and the process of adding value. It makes boys aware that business behaviour can be studied from the perspectives of a range of stakeholders. Boys will acquire a range of skills throughout the course including decision-making and problem-solving skills. The Department aims; • To equip boys with a strong and intellectual understanding of the key areas of business studies. • To understand how business studies relates to their lives and the lives of other stakeholders. • To enable boys to critically analyse and evaluate the actions of businesses from start-up businesses to multinational corporations. • To give boys a passion for the subject that is wider-ranging than the specification requirements.

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 6 English Language and Grade 6 Maths GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Three exam papers: • Paper 1: Marketing, people and global business (35% - Data response and essay) • Paper 2: Business activities, decisions and strategy (35% - Data response and essay) • Paper 3: Investigating business in a competitive environment (30% - Based on pre-released material)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityBedford
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeBoys
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Boarding Fee£42,015 - £44,238
Sixth Form Fee£25,695
AddressDe Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU