Business is all around us and affects each of us in our daily lives. In A Level Business we aim to investigate the questions of what products are produced, why and how they are produced, and by whom. At Ripley we make substantial reference to the real world in order to make Business as relevant as possible to students’ own experiences and future careers. The course has been designed to engage students through topics and issues that are relevant to today’s society- you will study key contemporary developments such as digital technology and business ethics. Globalisation is covered throughout. You can expect to have to think like Richard Branson at some times, but also to consider how the owner of the local Spar will feel at other times. You will analyse all aspects of what makes business succeed (and fail!) from advertising to accounts and from marketing to management. The course encourages students to question the policies and strategies that firms adopt, and helps them to understand the wider economic and business environment in which firms operate. Please access the Ripley St Thomas Sixth Form courses section for more information https://ripleystthomas.com/sixth-form/courses/