Economics & Business Studies

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Course content: The Pearson Edexcel A Level in Business is structured into four themes and consists of three externally examined papers. In Year 12 students are introduced to business in Themes 1 and 2 through building knowledge of core business concepts and applying them to business contexts to develop a broad understanding of how businesses work. In Year 13 breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding, with applications to a wider range of contexts and more complex business information, are developed in Themes 3 and 4, requiring students to take a more strategic view of business opportunities and issues. *Indicates content will be a feature of the first year of study (Year 12)

Course information

Name: Economics & Business Studies Qualification title: GCE A Level in Business Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Theme 1: Marketing and people* Students will develop an understanding of: meeting customer needs the market marketing mix and strategy managing people entrepreneurs and leaders Theme 2: Managing business activities* Students will develop an understanding of: raising finance financial planning managing finance resource management external influences. Theme 3: Business decisions and strategy Students will develop an understanding of: business objectives and strategy business growth decision-making techniques influences on business decisions assessing competitiveness managing change. Theme 4: Global business. Students will develop an understanding of: globalisation global markets and business expansion global marketing global industries and companies (multinational corporations). *Indicates content will be a feature of the first year of study (Year 12) Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150923 10:05:23 Updated 20160907 13:13:33

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Provider

Queen Mary's Grammar School
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Address

Sutton Road Town: Walsall

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