Course Overview
This course can either be studied at Wakefield College or Selby College.
A Level Business is useful for a range of careers, as it is a subject which covers a wide variety of topics, including marketing and finance. It also gives you the opportunity to start using skills within the classroom straight into the working world, whether that be a full-time/part-time job or your own business.
The learning process will be varied, ranging from lectures, through student-centred activities, individual and group work. You’ll also be expected to conduct at least four hours of reading and independent study outside of lessons and complete regular homework tasks.
What You Will Study
Year 1 involves an introduction to key business areas: Marketing, Operations, Finance and Human Resource Management. This includes a special focus on decision-making – particularly how decisions made in one area can affect the rest of the business.
Year 2 looks at the bigger picture including: strategic issues, change management and the external environment.
Assessment consists of three exams. They feature a range of question styles including multiple choice, short answer questions, essay questions, data response questions and case studies.
- How You Will Be Assessed
Assessment is by external examination. To achieve the full A Level in Business you will need to complete three externally assessed exams at the end of the second year. Progression is carefully monitored through combined student/teacher assessment, homework assignments and examination practice.
The course is 100% exam-based and lasts for two years. The course is split into four units. There are three exams for the full A-level, comprising of 35% for Paper 1 and 2, with 30% on the final paper which will be based on all knowledge throughout the course around a pre-released theme.
- Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English Language.
PLUS
Grade 5 in Maths.
- Further Study
The majority of students progress to university degrees in a wide range of subjects such as Business Studies, Business Management, or a combined degree with Marketing or Economics.
