Business

A-level

The overall aim of the course is to encourage students to develop a critical understanding of organisations, the context in which they operate, the markets they serve and the process of adding value. Units covered include developing new business ideas; managing the business, international business and making business decisions.

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Miss S Ayres - Curriculum Leader: Business & Vocational Studies

Transition Work

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    • Paper 1: Marketing, People and Global Business (2 hours) 35% of final grade

    • Paper 2: Business Activities, Decisions and Strategy (2 hours)  35% of final grade

    • Paper 3: Investigating Business in a Competitive Environment (2 hours) 30% of final grade

  • A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 4-9, including English and maths and at least a grade 6 at GCSE in business if studied.

  • Edexcel - Click here to visit full specification