AS/A Level Business Studies
Subject Staff: Tony Dixon; Steve Earnshaw (Head of Subject); Alan Holborn; Alexis Jackson; Desmond Newton; Susan Webster
- Level: AS/A Level
- Duration: 2 years
Why should I choose this course?
- I want to study all of the key areas of business activity and behaviour
- I want to enhance my understanding of current affairs
- I enjoy problem-solving and making use of case studies
- I want to develop skills and knowledge that will be useful throughout my life
- I want to set up and run my own business
What does the course consist of?
- Marketing, Accounting and Finance, People and Human Resources, Production, Government Economic Policy and International Trade
- Investigating and evaluating real-world business issues:
• How can a manager motivate the workforce?
• How can a new business establish itself in the market?
• What is business efficiency?
• How do firms promote their products
• How can a business raise money for expansion?
• How did Richard Branson start Virgin?
• Why did Nissan come to the North East?
- General issues for business such as the environment and influence of the Government
- Young Enterprise (run your own business and make a profit); the opportunity to take part in the 'Proshare' Investment Competition; visit local and national businesses and participate in a study visit to London or Prague
What are the entry requirements?
- At least 5 A* to C passes at GCSE
How is this course assessed?
- Both AS and A-level Business are assessed by examinations, with one paper in January and June of each year
What might this course lead on to?
- Higher education in Business or related courses such as Finance or Marketing
- Career opportunities in areas such as Tourism, Banking, Personnel Marketing, Financial Services and General Administration
- Self-employment in your own business