Business

A Level Business (Edexcel)

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