Business A Level

Qualification: GCE A Level in Business
Exam board & Specification Code: AQA; 7138; Specification
Course Entry Requirements: 4 English Language GCSE and 4 in Maths GCSE.
Please make sure that you have understood the overall entry requirements to study at BHASVIC. These are available here and outline the GCSE grades you need to take up one of the Study Programmes at the college.
Length and size of qualification: 2 year single course, equivalent to 1 A level
Timetable hours: 4.5 hours per week
Assessment method: 3 x 2 hour exams
BHASVIC Department: Business and Economics

 

What will I study?

You will develop a critical understanding of business behaviour and the business environment by investigating and analysing real-life business successes and failures. You can then use this invaluable knowledge to succeed in any career! Before and throughout this course, all Business students are encouraged to read up on businesses (brands, events, organisations, individuals, etc.) that you are each interested in. We also expect students to take an interest in current affairs so that you all can begin to understand and evaluate the causes and effects of consumer, business, and Government behaviour. You will study leadership, attracting customers, nurturing employees, managing finances, developing strategic plans, and managing change. You will also develop your skills of communication, working independently, teamwork, problem solving, and evidence-based decision making, all through a collaborative and empathetic approach.

Is this course right for me?

You need a genuine interest in the world outside of education and business. You need to be able to work individually or collaborate in groups to research or discuss a particular business situation, questioning at every opportunity. Business is a subject that requires students to learn theories, identify, and assess them in business case studies, within an inclusive environment. There is a substantial element of reading and writing. Analysing data and communicating using written, numerical, visual, and verbal methods are all part of the course. Students are expected to study given basic business theory every week so that we can use this self-taught knowledge in lessons and exams to explore real business case studies and effectively answer exam questions. Developing these skills is essential to growth both professionally and personally. Business complements all subjects because every student will be an employee at some point, whether as a dancer or as an engineer, so will benefit from critiquing businesses with understanding and empathy.

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Where next?

This subject can take you in many different directions, such as Marketing, HR, Finance, Management, and International Relation. It can provide you with a considered understanding of the functions that are relevant to all employment routes and sectors of the economy. Whatever your skill set, there is a role within a business to suit you, from customer-facing roles to financial analysis. The skills you gain on the course will allow you to make a valuable contribution to businesses in the future. Degree apprenticeships also exist for students to progress on to after BHASVIC. Useful websites to research careers and wider progression options could include the All About Careers, The Apprenticeship Guide, and the Chartered Institute of Management. This course will encourage you to create a supportive and positive social and professional network for your career journey.

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