This course will be of great value to those considering careers in commerce or industry but it is by no means designed exclusively for them. Business Studies will not make you a millionaire by the time you are 21. It will, however, provide an exciting insight into the dynamic world of business, giving the basic skills necessary to produce a business plan, and manage a company. You will learn the importance of marketing, how to identify, target and satisfy customer requirements, and how to motivate people, in order to maximise their output. You will learn that every business decision has financial implications, and you will be taught how to calculate profit, forecast cash flow and analyse a firm’s published accounts. Apart from learning the theoretical aspects of business, examining case studies encourages students to use their initiative in problem-solving and gives rise to lively class discussions. Students taking Business Studies at Advanced Level may not have taken the subject at GCSE level, but we are happy for a Year 12 student with no previous knowledge of the subject to join the course but assume that they have a keen interest in the Business environment and what is being reported in the media. There is also an opportunity to join in business competitions such as Young Enterprise which will add to the enjoyment and achievement of students at this level. We direct our efforts towards developing economists with critical, creative, and research aptitudes along with profound social commitment and capability to contribute to socio-economic development.
Name: Business Studies Qualification title: GCE A Level Business Studies Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment AS Level The AS course includes the following topics: 1 What is Business? 2 Managers, Leadership and decision making. 3 Decision making to improve operational performance. 4 Decision making to improve marketing and performance. 5 Decision making to improve financial performance. 6 Decision making to improve human resource performance AS level assessment Assessment is by two 1½ hour written exams at the end of the course. Paper 1 – Two compulsory sections including multiple choice, short answer questions and data response questions. Paper 2 – One compulsory case study consisting of 7 questions. A Level The A level incorporates the same six topics as AS, plus the following additional topics: 1 Analysing the strategic position of a business. 2 Choosing strategic direction. 3 Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies. 4 Managing strategic change. A level assessment The A level is assessed by three 2½ hour written exams at the end of the course. Paper 1 – Multiple-choice questions, short answer and 2 essays. Paper 2 – Three compulsory data response questions. Paper 3 – One compulsory case study consisting of 6 questions. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151209 12:09:42 Updated 20151217 13:36:18
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