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Business Entry Requirements
Course Specification A Level ⏐ AQA 7132
Head of Department ⏐ Dr D A Williams
There are no specified requirements for studying Business. Those wishing to study Business, however, should be aware that the A Level does contain both mathematical and literary components and thus a level of proficiency in both Mathematics and English (or another Humanities subject) at least GCSE grade 6 and preferably higher is desirable.
This A Level would suit candidates who are...
• Interested in starting their own business
• Driven to become the CEO of a large company
• Confident with numbers and discussing both sides of an argument
• Keen to study a subject which features ‘real world’ case-studies
• Looking for a fresh start in a Sixth Form department
Course Content and Examinations
A Level Business involves the study of businesses in a variety of contexts, ranging from local sole- traders to multinational conglomerates. The specification encourages students to follow business developments in the key functional areas of marketing, finance, production and human resource management, and think strategically about contemporary business issues.
Assessment consists of three equally weighted examinations of two hours each. The first has fifteen multiple choice questions, a number of short answer questions and a choice of one from two essay questions. The second has three multi-part data response questions and the third has one case study, followed by approximately six questions.
Where could this subject take you?
This A Level would help to get you started in business and give you the skills and knowledge to progress to higher education. You could work for a corporation, or maybe a management consultancy. All successful businesses (and other organisations like charities and hospitals) need owners or employees with sound business skills. Warwick School Business students increasingly apply for degree courses at Russell Group universities which last four years and include a work placement.
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