Business

Why choose Business?

Business is about real working practises and environments that students will come across in their working lives. We have worked in real business environments and brought to the classroom a rich thread of anecdotes to bring theory to life. We have a passion for our subject and encourage curiosity. Wider reading is an integral part of making sense of business theories and we lend a large stock of Business and Management books to students. This is supported by watching a range of appropriate documentaries and films.

We encourage teams to participate in the Dragons’ Apprentice Challenge each year and enter the BASE competition. You are encouraged to explore business activity near where you live; to visit exhibitions and seek work experience to widen your horizons and provide real business examples for your essays. We also hold regular homework support sessions and revision clinics throughout the year.

What will you learn?

We follow the AQA specification which, based upon independent research of a selection of top Russell Group universities, was viewed as being the preferred choice for institutions such as Warwick, York and Durham University due to its academic rigour and subject content. The focus is upon both long-term strategic and medium-term tactical decision making and the impact of external factors on business.

Students of this course will be studying business in a variety of contexts such as the interrelated nature of business activities and how they affect competitiveness, the influences on functional decisions and plans including ethical and environmental issues and use of non-quantitative and quantitative data in decision making (including the interpretation of index numbers and calculations such as ratios and percentages). We have dedicated A Level Business web pages on Frog where all the resources are just a click away. Your two years studying Business will be an enjoyable, rewarding and provide a good foundation for any management role or work experience you might pursue in the future.

“” Studying business has given me a

greater insight into the world of finance which has helped me find the courses I wish to study next.

Jacob Business Student

Student view

Business gives you the knowledge on accountancy, HR, operations and marketing. Studying business has given me a greater insight into the world of finance which has helped me find the courses I wish to study next as well as what career path to choose. It is a great essay subject that has helped my essays improve across all my subjects by making me think more creatively and in-depth which are skills that I have already been able to take out into the world outside of education. I would highly recommend this subject for anyone who wishes to get into the finance industry.

Jacob Business Student

Entry Requirement

Grade 7, 8 or 9 in Business GCSE desirable. Students wishing to study Business must have a good grade 6 or above at GCSE Maths and a GCSE essay-based subject such as English or Humanities at grade 7.

GCE Advanced Business Examination Board

AQA 7132