Business

Taught at Kenilworth School & Sixth Form

Exam Board: Edexcel 

Assessment Method:  3 Exam papers  

Paper 1 - Marketing, people and global businesses 

Paper 2 - Business activities, decisions and strategy 

Paper 3 - Investigating business in a competitive environment  

The questions in all three are all based around real world case studies.  

A Level Business assessment consists of written exams that test a range of skills and knowledge, including short answer questions, calculation questions, data-response and case study questions. 

Why Should I Follow This Course? 

This course is a great choice for anyone interested in the world of business and entrepreneurship. It's a great way to prepare for university courses in the fields of business and management, and to equip yourself with the know-how to start up your own business or follow a career in Finance, Human Resources, Marketing or Management. 

Through Business Studies A-level, you'll engage with the world of business through the context of current business developments and real business situations. You'll learn how management, leadership and decision-making can improve performance in all aspects of a business. 

A Level Business will give you an exciting insight into the dynamic world of business. It is not just a theoretical subject; it is about real life. This combination of academic challenge and practical focus makes the prospect of studying this course highly appealing. You will learn about businesses and the way they operate in today’s society. You will investigate problems and use your initiative to develop possible solutions. 

Business A level will develop the skills that universities are looking for and significantly increase your future employability. 

What will I learn? 

These are some of the main topics that we will cover: 

• Branding • Marketing Strategies  

• Management and motivation • Entrepreneurs and leadership  

• Financial planning • Resource management  

• Economic influences • Business decision making  

• Ethics and culture • How to manage change  

A Level Business results at the school are significantly above national average. The department has close links with local industry, with visiting speakers from local companies. We arrange educational visits to student conferences and business events. 

Where Will This Qualification Take Me? 

A Level Business can lead to higher education degrees in business, management, finance, and marketing, or to employment in various sectors like accounting, HR, and sales, or apprenticeships and entrepreneurship. The course develops essential business skills, such as financial literacy, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making, which are valuable for both employee and employer roles in a wide range of commercial fields.  

Careers could include - Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing & Sales, Operations & Administration. However, an understanding of the business world will be useful in any career choice. Business students can go on to study a range of related disciplines at university such as: Accounting, Design, Finance, Management, Marketing, Economics and Business Systems 

Entry Requirements:  

The is no requirement to have studied this course at GCSE. If you have previously studied the subject a minimum of grade 4 is required.