Sixth Form Subject Choices 2021 - Flipbook - Page 14
Beths Grammar School
Business Studies
Examination board:
Available Levels:
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Head of Department:
AQA
A Level
Grade 6 at GCSE in Maths AND Grade 6 at GCSE in either English
Language or English Literature
Mrs T Tolhurst
What do I need to know or be able to do before taking this course?
A Business Studies qualification at GCSE is not an essential requirement, however you do need to be able to
express yourself clearly and to organise written work in a logical order, as the course requires a lot of written
and numerical work. You will also need to be able to interpret data.
What will I learn on this course?
By taking a holistic approach to the subject, you will learn about the interrelated nature of business using
business models, theories and techniques to support your analysis of contemporary business issues and
situations to provide a dynamic specification. The content is designed to engage you through topics and
issues that are relevant in today’s society; for example, you will study key contemporary developments such
as digital technology and its effects on business ethics.
What kind of student is this course suitable for?
This course will appeal to students who:
Want to find out about the role of businesses in society
Are interested in current affairs involving businesses
Want to develop their skills of analysing and evaluating business problems
What kind of work will I need to do outside lessons?
Background reading is an essential part of the course: you will be expected to use the course textbook in
order to follow up work done in class and read a quality newspaper on a regular basis. Written work will be
set weekly and include assignments that require you to show you can apply key terms and concepts, as well
as analyse and evaluate information. You will carry out short investigations into topics, requiring you to
collect information from a variety of sources and organise this information in a logical order. You will need
to read case studies and show you can apply relevant concepts and theories.
What could I go on to do at the end of my course?
Many students go on to university, studying business and management courses; these subjects can be
combined with many other subjects. The Careers available are varied, including personnel management,
retail management and public sector jobs in the Civil Service or Local Government as well as careers in
finance such as banking, insurance and stock broking.
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