Any application for a full-time course submitted from 16 June will be treated as a late application.
A Levels
A-Level Business
- Course Type: A Level
What can this course lead to?
Upon successful completion of this A Level you will be eligible to progress to a wide range of degree programmes at University including a number of business management degree programmes at University Centre Peterborough. Visit here: https://www.ucp.ac.uk/ for course details.
The skills you learn are transferable across a broad range of subjects and careers. Whatever you choose to do in the future, you’ll find that the things you learn in this course will help. For example, you’ll probably work with lots of different people, so knowledge of motivational theory will help you to work well with others and help them achieve their potential.
Who is it for?
This course is for students who want to gain an introduction to key business areas such as marketing, operations, finance, human resources and management with a special focus on decision-making. You will learn essential managerial skills alongside techniques to help you become an analytical problem solver through the investigation of the strategic decisions that all businesses have to make.
What is covered?
The A-level Business course introduces you to a range of business concepts and strategies, providing a solid foundation for further study. With a focus on helping you to become a good decision maker, you’ll learn essential managerial skills, alongside techniques to help you become an analytical problem solver. These skills are all highly sought after and valued in a wide range of
careers.
You will study the following units:
- What is business?
- Managers, Leadership and Decision-Making
- Marketing Operations
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Strategic Methods
- Direction and Positioning of a business
- Managing Strategic Change
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
5 GCSEs at grade 5/C or above including English Lnaguage and Maths plus 6/B in an two humaties subjects.
You will learn through the investigation of contemporary case studies, presentations, group work and research projects. Throughout the year you will benefit from meeting professionals from the business industry and take part in various visits to provide you with a valuable insight into the sector. You will also be encouraged to take part in work experience as part of your course to give you real experience within a business environment. It is important to be aware of what is happening in the news that affects business as it is a dynamic subject. There is a mathematical element to the subject but with a grade 5 in maths you should have no problems with this. You will study 3 A Level subjects, plus tutorial and career development sessions. Each subject has 6 hours per week contact time, with approximately 4 hours of independent study. Unfortunately, we cannot accept students who only want to study a single A Level subject due to funding limitations.
During the two years of study, you will be regularly assessed under test conditions to practise being able to understand and respond to the questions asked in the correct time allocation so that you are fully prepared for the final exams. The Awarding Body is AQA There is an assessment calendar for A levels which includes timed assessment every 4 to 5 weeks. Feedback gained from these assessments will help you to develop your skills, target your revision and where necessary enable us to provide additional support.
We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you.
Start date: 01/09/2025
Course Code
SAL3AL5AF-BU
Duration
2 Years
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
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