Business Studies

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Business is front-page news and the new course exposes students to a broad range of business scenarios from the outset, enabling you to engage with, explore and understand business behaviour and develop a critical understanding of what business is and does. The course integrates up to date topic areas such as digital technology, e-commerce and international business. Students will develop their analytical and evaluative skills crucial for success at University and the world of work. Most of the assessment material is based on real world scenarios and therefore students will be required to interpret complex case studies. Business is a very marketable A Level which acts as a great foundation for any business related degree. Year 1  What is business?  Managers, leadership and decision making  Decision making to improve marketing performance  Decision making to improve operational performance  Decision making to improve financial performance  Decision making to improve human resource performance Year 2  Analysing the strategic position of a business (A-level only)  Choosing strategic direction (A-level only)  Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies (A-level only)  Managing strategic change (A-level only) The full A Level course in particular will really broaden the students understanding of the business world which is invaluable for students seeking a career in business.

Course information

Name: Business Studies Qualification title: Business Studies Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment The overall A2 assessment consists of three two hour written exams at the end of the course.  Paper 1: Multiple-choice questions, short answer and two essays.  Paper 2: Three compulsory data response questions.  Paper 3: One compulsory case study consisting of six questions. For further information of the course structure, please visit: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/business-subjects/as-and-a-level/business-7131-7132 Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151119 14:26:02 Updated 20161103 15:16:33

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Dame Alice Owen's School
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Dugdale Hill Lane Town: Potters Bar