Business (A-Level)
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Level
A-Level
Course Length
2 Years
Timetable
Full Time
Reasons to study Business (A-Level)
It offers insight into a range of issues and business behaviour affecting organisations today.
Find out what it takes to become a manager or entrepreneur.
Develop a critical understanding of business activities on a local, national and global scale.
Explore how businesses adapt and respond strategically to a changing environment.
Gain an understanding of the business decision-making process.
What you will study
Year 1 (AS) – management, leadership, decision making, stakeholders, marketing, finance and business operations.
Year 2 (A-Level) – business strategy including strategic decision-making, strategic methods and managing strategic change.
Entry Criteria
GCSE English and Maths minimum Grade 4
ability to use and analyse data
interest in current affairs
willingness to carry out background reading and to work independently
confidence to take part in discussions
How you will be assessed
Year 1 (AS) – two 1.5-hour exams
Year 1 (A-Level) – three two-hour exams
Exams will be a mixture of multiple choice, short answer questions and extended questions, including essays.
Priestley extra
Business trips and talks such as JLR and Alton Towers. Revision conferences and simulations. Opportunities to demonstrate innovation, leadership and teambuilding skills through The National Skills Challenge and The Tenner Competition.
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Progression
Degree courses including Accounting and Financial Management, Business and Economics, Business Management, Marketing, Product Innovation and Development and Fashion Retailing. Careers and further training posts have recently included AAT trainees and a selection of apprenticeships. Some students choose this A-Level as they have an ambition to run their own business. Business Education is increasingly valuable for young adults as it provides the skills that employers are looking for, and the knowledge that is becoming essential in a modern economy.
How to Apply
Apply for your place early to avoid disappointment!