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Three John Leggott College students sitting in a business lesson reading business magazines at a desk

A Level

Business

Entry Requirements

GCSE Grade 5 in Maths and Grade 4 in English, with an average points score of 4.9 or above.

Assessment Method

This course is assessed by three exams, all taken at the end of the second year. We follow the AQA specification.

About this course

This course is ideal for learners who would like to gain an insight into what a business is and how a successful business operates. You will explore topics such as leadership, decision making, and overall business performance in areas like marketing, operations, finance, and human resources. Our approach draws on real business examples, allowing you to make connections and see the differences between theory and practice.

Who is this course aimed at?

This course is aimed at students who:

  • Would like to progress to higher education to study a business-related course

  • Would like to run their own business

  • Want to improve their decision making and learn how to assess organisational performance

  • Want to develop a strategic understanding of how businesses work

  • Would like to study and engage with the business world and follow corporate developments

What will you learn?

  • What is business?

  • Managers, leadership and decision making

  • Decision making to improve marketing performance

  • Decision making to improve operational performance

  • Decision making to improve financial performance

  • Decision making to improve human resource performance

  • Analysing the strategic position of a business

  • Choosing strategic direction

  • Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies

  • Managing strategic change

What skills will you develop?

  • Application, analysis, and focus

  • Evaluation and vision

  • Technical language

  • Self-confidence

  • Practice and effort

  • Time management

  • Self-motivation

  • Numeracy

  • Exam techniques and revision

  • Responsibility and decision making

Related Courses

Looking for something that works well with this course? Here are some related courses to consider.

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Law

Economics

Progression routes

  • Entrepreneur

  • Computer Science

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Physics

  • Maths

  • Cyber Security

  • Business Management

  • Teaching

  • Recruitment

  • Marketing

  • Management

  • Accountant

  • Economist

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