You may choose to progress to a degree in business studies. Popular areas of employment for business graduates include business, HR, Finance, Marketing, PR and Sales.
A-Level in Business Studies
Business studies is a broad and relevant course which explores how decisions made interact with the world around us. We interpret them from a variety of viewpoints and assess the outcomes of those selected for everyone impacted.
This unit focuses on new business start-ups and SMEs to allow learners to understand the issues surrounding small businesses including: Enterprise; Business plans; Markets and Business structure.
Unit 2
In this unit learners are introduced to the four main functions of a business: finance, marketing, human resources and operations management. They will form an understanding of how these main functions operate in a competitive environment to enable success.
Year 13
Unit 3
This unit introduces learners to analytical techniques and business strategies and requires the analysis and evaluation of quantitative and qualitative data to make reasoned judgements to opportunities and problems.
Unit 4
This unit completes the holistic approach by introducing the wider external environment and how businesses adapt to succeed in a global marketplace.