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Business A Level (Edexcel)
Head of Department:
Mr E Reynolds
Teaching Staff:
Mr E Reynolds Mr M Pitteway Mrs K Naylor
Course Content
Theme 1:
Marketing and People
meeting customer needs the market
marketing mix and strategy
managing people entrepreneurs and leaders
Theme 2:
Managing Business Activities
raising finance
financial planning managing finance resource management external influences
Theme 3:
Business Decisions and Strategy
This theme develops the concepts introduced in Theme 2
business objectives and strategy
business growth
decision-making techniques
influences on business decisions
assessing competitiveness managing change
Overview
Studying A Level Business does not guarantee that you will become a future Bill Gates or Jeff Bezos, but detailed analysis you undertake of key business functions and the global issues that affect them will help you understand the world and help with virtually any job in your future life.
Theme 4: Global Business
This theme develops the concepts introduced in Theme 1
globalisation
global markets and business expansion
global marketing
global industries and companies (multinational corporations)
The course structure is:
Paper 1 (Themes 1 and 4) – 2hrs: 35%
Paper 2 (Themes 2 and 3) – 2hrs – 35%
Paper 3 (Synoptic) – 2hrs – 30%
Expectations
Students need an interest in current affairs and a willingness to engage in discussion and debate. Good reading skills and an ability to interpret written text and data is essential. Typically, we would expect a grade 5 in English Language and Maths.
Future Pathway
Many Business students go on to study a related degree; most universities offer a variety of Business and Management courses. After university, a Business degree will enable you to work in almost any work environment, whether it is starting your own business or working for a multinational corporation.
Key Skills
The ability to interpret information (written and numerical) and write clearly and fluently using effective business language.
Recommended Entry Requirements
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Maths is required.
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