Learners will be required to investigate different types and sizes of organisations in various business sectors and environments, drawing on local, national and global contexts. Learners will develop an holistic understanding of business and enterprise and be aware of the opportunities and threats of operating in a global marketplace. Learners will be expected to be familiar with current issues in business and be able to investigate, analyse and evaluate contemporary business opportunities and problems in a wide range of contexts, whilst recognising how businesses adapt to operate in a dynamic business environment. Learners will gain an understanding of the important role played by small businesses in the economy and the opportunities that exist for entrepreneurs, as well as the importance of established business and not-for-profit organisations in providing goods and services. Learners will apply a number of analytical techniques, including decision-making models, investment appraisal tools and ratio analysis, to investigate business opportunities and problems to determine business strategy in a range of contexts. Learners will be expected to use a range of numerical skills and make justifiable decisions using both quantitative and qualitative methods applied in the context of A level Business as listed in Appendix A. The knowledge, understanding and skills are set out in two columns. The topic to be studied is in the first column, with amplification in the second column. There is no hierarchy implied by the order in which the content and amplification are presented, nor should the length of the various sections be taken to imply any view of their relative importance.
Grade 5 in Maths and English. Grade 5 or Merit in Business Studies if studied at GCSE.
Paper 1 = Component 1: Business Operations and Functions Written examination: 2 hours and 15 minutes – 80 marks Section A – compulsory short-answer questions Section B – compulsory data response questions 33.3% of qualification Paper 2 = Component 2: Business Analysis and Strategy Written examination: 2 hours and 15 minutes – 80 marks Compulsory data response and structured questions To assess business strategy and analytical techniques used in the business decision-making process. The subject content in Component 1 will underpin the context for Business Analysis and Strategy 33.3% of qualification Paper 3 = Component 2: Business in Changing World Written examination: 2 hours and 15 minutes – 80 marks Section A – compulsory questions based on a case study Section B – one synoptic essay from a choice of three To assess all of the A level subject content 33.3% of qualification
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Tynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BG |
Learners will be required to investigate different types and sizes of organisations in various business sectors and environments, drawing on local, national and global contexts. Learners will develop an holistic understanding of business and enterprise and be aware of the opportunities and threats of operating in a global marketplace. Learners will be expected to be familiar with current issues in business and be able to investigate, analyse and evaluate contemporary business opportunities and problems in a wide range of contexts, whilst recognising how businesses adapt to operate in a dynamic business environment. Learners will gain an understanding of the important role played by small businesses in the economy and the opportunities that exist for entrepreneurs, as well as the importance of established business and not-for-profit organisations in providing goods and services. Learners will apply a number of analytical techniques, including decision-making models, investment appraisal tools and ratio analysis, to investigate business opportunities and problems to determine business strategy in a range of contexts. Learners will be expected to use a range of numerical skills and make justifiable decisions using both quantitative and qualitative methods applied in the context of A level Business as listed in Appendix A. The knowledge, understanding and skills are set out in two columns. The topic to be studied is in the first column, with amplification in the second column. There is no hierarchy implied by the order in which the content and amplification are presented, nor should the length of the various sections be taken to imply any view of their relative importance.
Grade 5 in Maths and English. Grade 5 or Merit in Business Studies if studied at GCSE.
Paper 1 = Component 1: Business Operations and Functions Written examination: 2 hours and 15 minutes – 80 marks Section A – compulsory short-answer questions Section B – compulsory data response questions 33.3% of qualification Paper 2 = Component 2: Business Analysis and Strategy Written examination: 2 hours and 15 minutes – 80 marks Compulsory data response and structured questions To assess business strategy and analytical techniques used in the business decision-making process. The subject content in Component 1 will underpin the context for Business Analysis and Strategy 33.3% of qualification Paper 3 = Component 2: Business in Changing World Written examination: 2 hours and 15 minutes – 80 marks Section A – compulsory questions based on a case study Section B – one synoptic essay from a choice of three To assess all of the A level subject content 33.3% of qualification