Business A Level
Course Overview
This course explores real world business issues and contemporary themes such as digital technology, sustainability, ethics, globalisation and modern workplace practices.
You will develop an understanding of the core functions of business including marketing, operations, finance and human resources before progressing to strategy, decision making and business growth in Year 2. Alongside this, you will build key skills in data analysis, critical thinking and decision making.
Lessons are interactive and based on real life case studies. You will take an active role in your learning, with around five hours of independent study per week. Support sessions are available throughout the course.
Course Components
3.1 What is Business? Managing Marketing and Finance
- Business objectives and stakeholders
- Forms of business
- Marketing management
- Financial management
3.2 Managing People and Operations
- People management
- Operations management
- Business culture
3.3 Business Strategy and the External Environment
- Business in society
- External environment
- Strategy
- Change
Key Info
Minimum Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including:
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GCSE grade 5 in Business or Economics if taken OR
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GCSE grade 5 in Mathematics and grade 5 in English Language or Literature
Assessment
- 100% Exam
- Exam Board: AQA
Subject Lead
Miss J Hyland
Why Choose this course?
This course helps you understand how businesses operate in a fast changing world, responding to technological change, sustainability, ethical issues and global competition.
You will learn to think like a business decision maker by analysing data, evaluating options and making justified recommendations, while developing a clear understanding of how different areas of a business work together.
With a consistent exam structure and real world contexts, you will gain confidence in applying your knowledge. This course is ideal if you are interested in current affairs, enjoy problem solving and want to develop skills relevant to the modern workplace.
Skills You Gain
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Analyse financial data and assess business performance
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Make and justify decisions using evidence
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Apply financial and business formulae in context
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Develop written and verbal communication skills
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Apply knowledge to real life case studies
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Think critically about contemporary business issues
After Northgate
A Level Business supports progression to university courses such as Business, Marketing, Finance and Management, as well as apprenticeships. It can lead to careers in banking, retail, consultancy, administration and entrepreneurship.
You will also develop transferable skills in analysis, decision making, problem solving and communication, which are highly valued by universities and employers.
“Business really gives you an insight
into the real world”