Business

A Level Business (Edexcel)

Please note: To study this course, you must meet the general Sixth Form entry requirements as well as the subject-specific entry requirements listed below.

View General Sixth Form Entry Requirements

The Edexcel A-Level Business course is structured into four themes studied over two years. In the first year, themes 1 and 2 will introduce you to a range of core business topics and concepts such as markets, marketing, managing people, financial planning, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the external environment. In the second year, these topics are developed further in themes 3 and 4. You will take a more strategic view of business opportunities and issues such as business growth, change and change management, globalisation, global markets and business expansion and decision-making techniques.

Exams

Year 1

• Paper 1: Marketing and People
• Paper 2: Managing Business Activities

     Year 2

• Paper 1: Marketing, People and Global Business
• Paper 2: Business Activities, Decisions and Strategy
• Paper 3: Investigating Business in a Competitive Environment

Why Study?

This A-Level Business course introduces you to all you need to know about working in business, providing a solid foundation for further study. With a focus on helping you to become a good decision maker, you’ll learn essential managerial skills, alongside techniques to help you become an analytical problem solver. These skills are all highly sought after and valued in a wide range of careers

Entry Requirements

Grade 6 in Business (if taken as a GCSE) or a grade 6 in either English or a Humanities subject. Grade 5 in Maths.