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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 Business does not guarantee that you will become a future Bill Gates or Jeff Bezos, but you will study a wide variety of issues which will help you to 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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