Applied Business AS/A Level (AQA)

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The GCE Applied Business course provides an exciting insight into the dynamic world of business, developing many of the skills that are required to be successful in enterprise or industry. You will learn how to produce a business plan, the importance of marketing and how to motivate people. Getting to grips with key financial concepts such as profit, costs and revenue is important within most walks of life. You will also gain a close understanding of how businesses operate through detailed investigations and visits to local businesses. The Applied Business GCE is a qualification that provides the opportunity for students to explore the world of business in a highly practical way. By adopting an investigative approach, students develop a range of skills while discovering the problems and opportunities faced by businesses.

Course information

Name: Applied Business AS/A Level (AQA) Qualification title: Applied Business AS/A Level (AQA) Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Year 12 Unit 1: Investigating Business – A portfolio unit (representing 33.33% of the AS grade) exploring how a local business “ticks” and what makes it successful. Unit 2: People in Business – A portfolio unit (representing 33.33% of the AS grade) practically exploring what motivates people at work and how to effectively recruit new employees. Unit 3: Financial Planning and Monitoring – An examined unit (representing 33.33% of the AS grade) in which you will gain an appreciation of key financial concepts and how businesses use them to inform decision making and strategy. Year 13 Unit 8: Business Planning Plus one choice from the following externally assessed units – The Marketing Environment, Managing People or Financial Accounting. One final choice will be made from the following options – Marketing Strategy, Promotional Activities, Managing Information, Managing Change or Managing Resources. Awarding - Created 20151116 11:23:05 Updated 20151116 11:25:03

Entry requirements

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Provider

Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
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Farnley Lane Town: Otley