Business (A-Level)

A-Level

Did you know Amazon accounts for 43% of all online sales? Ever wondered why the cost of a favourite household chocolate bar, Freddo has risen by a staggering 200% in your lifetime? Perhaps you are interested in Brexit and how this will affect the market? That’s business.

Business makes the news. Whether it’s about inflation, the economy or the evolution of e-commerce. Are you interested in getting the business know-how to succeed in any industry? From starting a new business and managing its finances, operations, marketing and people, to planning for long-term growth and global expansion, the course will prepare young adults for successful careers with multi-national corporations as well as providing a pathway to higher level and specialised study in particular aspects of business.

Outline

The two-year course will consist of three exams. Paper 1 will assess marketing, people and the global business. Paper 2 will focus on business activity, decision making and strategy. Paper 3 will examine overall knowledge locally, nationally and globally.

Entry Requirements

Students will need a minimum of three grade 4s and three grade 5s at GCSE including a grade 5 in English and a grade 4 in Maths. Additional Information: We will consider 1 Vocational qualification in place of a GCSE as long as a grade 5 is achieved in English.

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Business (A-Level) (Level 3)

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Pendleton Sixth Form College

Start Date

03/09/2024

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24/25

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