Subject specific entry requirements.
Grade 6 or above in GCSE English.
How the course is assessed.
100% examination.
Exam board.
EDUQAS A-Level

Where does it lead?

Choosing A-level Business will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in life.

Whatever career you choose to pursue you will either be working for your own, or for someone else’s business. Studying Business will give you an insight into the intricate inner workings of these organisations and also provide you with the expertise to set up a successful business of your own.

As part of the course students gain an understanding of the world of business and develop the skills necessary for reading a variety of subjects at university. A significant proportion of our students have gone on to study Business, Economics, Management, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources (HR), Mathematics and Social Sciences. This course also strongly prepares students for vocational routes and many have successfully gained places on prestigious apprenticeships at well-known engineering and financial institutions.

Course overview

Would you like....

To know how to make intelligent investments to make money whilst you sleep?

To find out how to ace that interview to get that job role you really want?

To be your own boss running your own successful business to increase your net worth?

To discover how to motivate people and get the best out of them?

As part of A-level Business students study the following topics:

Year 12 – ‘Business Opportunities’ and ‘Business Functions’

Year 13 – ‘Business Analysis and Strategy’ and ‘Business in a Changing World’

Through the use of interesting corporate case studies, immersive projects, and practical visits to real-life businesses such as Cadbury World, Disney Paris and Amazon, students gain a broad understanding of key business topics, whilst also developing a range of transferable skills such as data analysis and problem-solving. The chance to participate in a variety of business challenges and competitions help to further enhance students’ practical experience of business and fully prepare them for life after education. These include opportunities like the ‘Stock Market and Investment Club’, where students are given a (fictional) £100,000 to trade live on the UK and US Stock Markets!

You can expect to:

• Learn about a wide range of private and public organisations and the markets they serve.
• Investigate businesses from the perspective of a range of stakeholder groups.
• Be fully prepared for assessments in order to perform highly and achieve excellent results.

Student views …

“Mr Stokes and Miss Frater bring the best out of you and support you to achieve greatness.’

“I like the structure and organisation of the lessons, especially the advice I get given to ensure I achieve the top marks.”

“Business A-level is enjoyable because it has so many links to current affairs. It will help me to be successful in life.”

Post 16
Sixth Form Prospectus - Please click here