GCE A Level in Business

16-18

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above including maths and English Language, in subjects relevant to your A Level or A+ Programme subject choices.

The world of business and commerce can be a real buzz. This multifaceted course allows you to reflect on the commercial world and gain an understanding of the external environment. The A Level Business course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed to analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions and evaluate those decisions - all skills that are needed for further study and employment. You will often work on group projects both in and outside of

Studying business provides an excellent general qualification for many careers. You will be able to use this multi faceted qualification to progress easily into Higher Education because universities recognise the independence of thought and critical awareness that A Level Business courses develop. Many employers appreciate the skills and knowledge that business students will have gained during their studies. Having a business qualification will give you the ?edge? because you will have very re

Assessment comprises of three 2 hour examinations at the end of two years of study. Progression to year 2 will be dependent on successful completion of the first year taking into account Internal Progression Examination results and the Key Assessment Profile throughout the first year.

When you have gained your A Level in Business you can use it to progress into Higher Education, apprenticeship or employment. There are a wide range of undergraduate degrees available in Business both locally and further afield. Business can be combined with many other subjects at degree level, for example management, law and/or accounting options. The sort of jobs business graduates go on to do are wide ranging including working in the numerous and dynamic financial and money markets such as b

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