Business A-Level

Studying A-Level Business gives students the opportunity to understand and critically think about how businesses operate and

interact with society. You will learn about what businesses consider regarding decision making and review real-life situations. 

Students look at a range of areas within business including: external influences, business structures and segments, operations management, marketing, finance and accounting, and human resource marketing. In addition, students will examine the concept of Enterprise

Format

Independent reading and essay-based subject. 

Key Skills Acquired

Evidence-based decision making, communication, analysis and problem-solving, critical thinking, analysing and challenging assumptions. 

Complimentary A-Levels

Mathematics, Economics, Politics, Business Studies, Psychology, Sociology, English Language & Literature, History, Modern Foreign Languages, Geography, Drama and Theatre Studies. 

Typical Assessment

Examinations. 

Exam Boards

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Exam Boards: AQA, OCR, CCEA, WJEC, Pearson Edexcel (UK)

Scottish Exam Board (for Highers): SQA

International Exam Boards: Cambridge International Education (CIE), Pearson Edexcel (International)

Career Options

The highly transferable skills gained from a business qualification can prepare you for a whole range of careers. Those within the business sector specifically might include: Marketing, PR, Finance, HR, Management, Accounting. International Relations.