AS/A Level Business Studies

Start Date

Mon Sep 07 2020

Day / Time

Weekdays

Duration

2 years

Campus

Baltic Campus

AS/A Level Business Studies

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A-Level Business is aimed at those who wish to explore how a business runs and the activities within it. The course specifically looks at key functional areas Human Resources, Operation, Finance and Marketing. Students will explore key characteristics of each functional area and learn the key benefits and limitations of anything from Marketing to Global Business which then support further analysis.

The course is split into two years and students will study Theme 1 Marketing and People alongside Theme 2 Managing Business Activities in year 12. Year 13 covers Theme 3 Business Decision and Strategy and Theme 4 Global Business as well as a research theme.

Currently all students are examined at AS and A-level via external exams.

Finance and financial calculations make up a substantial amount of the specification and students are expected to be able to perform calculations fluently.

This course would be suitable for those looking for a career in Finance, HR, Law, Accountancy and Marketing.

Year 1 - AS Level

Theme 1: Marketing and People

You will develop an understanding of:

meeting customer needs
the market
marketing mix and strategy
managing people
entrepreneurs and leaders.

Theme 2: Managing Business Activities

You will develop an understanding of:

raising finance
financial planning
managing finance
resource management
external influences

There are two exams at the end of this year.

Year 2: A Level

Theme 3: Business Decisions and Strategy

This theme develops the concepts introduced in Theme 2. You will develop an understanding of:

business objectives and strategy
business growth
decision-making techniques
influences on business decisions
assessing competitiveness
managing change

Theme 4: Global Business

This theme develops the concepts introduced in Theme 1. You will develop an understanding of:

globalisation
global markets and business expansion
global marketing
global industries and companies (multinational corporations)

There are three exams at the end of this year. They will cover all themes studied over the two years including one exam paper which is based around a research theme.

Assessment

In addition to exams, your skills and knowledge will be assessed by:

Frequent topic tests
Mock assessments
Practical assessments

Next Steps

Each level lasts one year, so you'll spend a year studing AS Level and a year studying A Level. Once you've completed two years, you'l have a good range of skills that are useful in a range of degree courses including marketing, public relations, sociology and law.

Required Entry Qualifications

You will need to achieve 6 grade 6 GCSEs to study A Levels at Gateshead College. If you do not meet this profile please still come to an enrolment event to discuss all your options with a member of the A Level Team. An interview is also required.

Finance and funding

This course is free to those aged 19 years and under.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced course fees. This depends on your individual circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 or over you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee in full upfront, minus a 10% discount.
You can get more information at our Enrolment Events, by calling 0191 490 2246 or email us at start@gateshead.ac.uk
Find out more about finance & funding here.