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A LEVELS
Subject also available as:
BUSINESS
STUDIES
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CODE
COURSE TITLE
LEVEL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PROGRESSION
DURATION
MA001
A-level Business Studies
3
A-level entry requirements, including:
• English Language grade 9-5
Higher education or
employment
2 years
This is both an exciting and dynamic subject. You will
explore the internal functions of a business such as finance,
marketing, human resources and operations management.
You will also consider external influences that affect a
business, such as technology, law and the economy.
POSITIVE
FUTURES
SKILLS FOR JOBS
SKILLS FOR LIFE
Positive Futures is a set of essential
qualities, embedded throughout
your study programme, that we
seek to develop in all students:
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Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience
The course is a great choice if you are considering
setting up your own enterprise, and is a good stepping
stone for further study at university and highly
respected by employers.
TOPICS YOU
WILL STUDY
HOW YOU WILL
BE ASSESSED
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• 100% exam
Enterprise
Marketing
Finance
People in organisations
Operations management
Sales forecasting
Analysing financial performance
Decision-making models
Investment appraisal
Risk management
Political, Economic, Social and
Technological (PEST)
• Ethical/environmental impacts
• International trade and globalisation
You will also engage in the Positive
Futures Careers Programme,
developing key employability
skills through a diverse range of
activities including work placements,
volunteering, employer talks,
industry study visits and employment
and university fairs.
Key:
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V Vocational Programme
AP Apprenticeship