AS/A2 Applied Business Double Award EXAM BOARD: AQA WHAT WILL THE COURSE INVOLVE?
WHERE DOES THIS COURSE LEAD?
A Level Applied Business is different from A Level Business Studies in a number of ways. Firstly, as the 'Applied' title suggests we try to give you a greater involvement with businesses; so more trips to businesses, more research of real businesses, a one-week work placement in the first year and a greater development of the personal skills you will need to do well in a business. Secondly, the Applied course is worth 2 A Levels, so you spend double the amount of time on it than on Business Studies. Thirdly, it involves more coursework.
Since Applied Business is a double A Level in Business it leads to similar courses at university as Business Studies. However, it also has an added dimension. During the course you will be involved in activities that will help you to develop a range of business skills such as investigation, report writing and presentational skills. This should equip you better for the style of learning at university. It will also give you a greater ability to promote yourself if you seek to enter employment or set up your own business after college, instead of going to university.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? Progress on Applied Business is mostly through coursework: of the six units done in the first year, four are by coursework, and the same goes for the second year. You will do one exam in the January and one in the summer of each year. This gives you greater control over your achievement. You will receive regular feedback from your tutor and have the chance to improve your coursework assignments.
Students received praise from Saints RLFC and the Mayor of St Helens
What support will I receive? You will find the Business and Economics tutors very supportive. There is always someone around the Business suite to help you if you are struggling. We will set you work regularly and ensure that you can do it. You will get plenty of practice at examinations before they take place. We have included many past papers (with the answers!) and additional resources on our Carmel Connect intranet site; you can access this anywhere, at any time, through the internet. You will have a textbook that allows you to work ahead, to catch-up if you miss a lesson and to get an alternative approach that may help you. You will have the opportunity to have a conference with the examiners.
meet the students CHRISTOPHER JAMES Newton-Le-Willows
Studying: Applied Business, Law, Applied Business takes a ‘hands on’ approach to the business world. I was Team Leader for an official merchandise launch show at Carmel in conjunction with St Helens RLFC which helped to develop my business skills. Through this activity I was offered a part-time job with the Club which will run alongside my Business Management and Law degree at Liverpool Hope. I have taken part in many activities at college and this has enriched my CV and will help me in my future career. Carmel has a relaxed yet hardworking environment and the dedicated staff strive for the very best in every individual.
meet the tutors JENNIFER TABERNER Business Tutor
PETER MURPHY Business & Applied Business Tutor
ALISON WOODCOCK Business and Economics Tutor
LAURA FOWLER Business & Applied Business Tutor