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Business Studies
Business Studies is a subject which looks at the issues real businesses face. In the lessons students examine these issues in a fun and interactive way, learning about how to apply business theories and ideas to different contexts. Business Studies prepares students to enter the world of work by providing a detailed insight into the workings, problems, dilemmas and opportunities of the business world. Business Studies is an ideal subject from which to pursue a related degree course in management, finance or accountancy, as well as an ideal qualification with which to enter a wide range of professions.
Did you know? AS students have the chance to visit Barcelona and experience the SEAT car factory, the Spanish Stock Exchange and the Nou Camp Stadium.
Specific requirements
It is not a requirement for students to have studied the subject at a lower level but a keen interest in the business environment and business issues is needed.
What will I study?
AS Year
- Characteristics of entrepreneurs
- Leadership styles
- Market mapping
- Economic considerations
- Break-even
- Purpose of a business plan
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Operations Management
A2 Year
- Globalisation
- Trading Blocs
- World Trade Organisation
- Tariffs & Quotas
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Ethics and multi-nationals
- Corporate Culture
- Ratio Analysis
- Investment Appraisal
- Critical Path Analysis
Assessment
100% examination in both AS and A2.
AS – 2 units
- Unit 1 Developing New Business Ideas – 1 hour 15 minutes written examination incorporating supported multiple-choice questions and questions based on data. This is worth 50% of the total AS marks. Taken in January
- Unit 2 Managing the Business – 1 hour 15 minutes written examination incorporating supported multiple-choice questions and questions based on data. This is worth 50% of the total AS marks. Taken in May A2 – 2 units
- Unit 3 International Business – 1 hour 30 minutes written examination incorporating questions based on data and case study and questions. This is worth 50% of the total A2 marks. Taken in January
- Unit 4 Making Business Decisions – 1 hour 30 minutes written examination incorporating questions based on data and decision-making report and questions. This is worth 50% of the total A2 marks
Where does it lead
To a very wide variety of University courses, especially in areas such as Business, Economics, Management, Retailing, Enterprise, Finance, Accountancy and Administration. It is a very useful starting point for careers in the business world.
Exam board: Edexcel
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