A-level Business Studies

A-Level Business will help to develop a range of important and transferable skills such as presenting arguments and making recommendations on the basis of the available evidence, and problem-solving. Whilst learning online, you can utilise our unlimited tutor support as you work towards a fulfilling career in the world of business. If you have ambitions one day of running your own company, this course can be the ideal launch pad.

 

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What you will learn

Below is an outline of the course material you will study:

Unit 1: Marketing and People

This theme explores how businesses understand their customers, identify opportunities within a market and develop effective marketing strategies. It also considers the importance of people within an organisation, including how employees are managed and the roles played by entrepreneurs and business leaders.

    • Understanding and Meeting Customer Needs
    • Markets and Market Dynamics
    • Developing the Marketing Mix and Strategy
    • Managing People within a Business
    • Entrepreneurship and Business Leadership

Unit 2: Managing Business Activities

This theme examines how businesses plan, finance and manage their day-to-day operations effectively. It considers the different ways organisations can raise and control finance, how resources are managed, and how external factors can influence business decisions and performance.

  • Sources and Methods of Raising Finance
  • Financial Planning and Forecasting
  • Managing Business Finance
  • Managing Resources Effectively
  • External Influences on Business

Unit 3: Business Decisions and Strategy

This theme explores how businesses set objectives, develop strategies and make informed decisions to support their long-term direction. It also considers the factors that influence business choices, approaches to growth, competitiveness and the challenges involved in managing organisational change.

  • Setting Business Objectives and Developing Strategies
  • Business Growth and Expansion
  • Techniques for Business Decision-Making
  • Factors Influencing Business Decisions
  • Measuring and Assessing Competitiveness
  • Managing Change within a Business

Unit 4: Global Business

This theme explores how businesses operate within an increasingly connected global economy and the opportunities and challenges this can create. It examines international markets, approaches to overseas expansion and marketing, as well as the role and influence of multinational businesses across different countries.

  • Globalisation and International Business
  • Global Markets and International Expansion
  • Marketing within Global Markets
  • Global Industries and Multinational Corporations

Course Outcome

Upon successful completion of this home learning course, you will receive an A-level in Business (9BS0), issued by Edexcel, the leading awarding body. Your certificate is identical to that issued to students at any other school, college or university.

A qualification from Oxbridge is the same as any other educational institution. Feel confident about your post-study options after achieving a highly valued A-level.  

 

Progression Routes

Studying A-Level Business lets students venture in management, finance, economics, marketing, and entrepreneurship. You will gain a deeper understanding of the global state of business, and you will also be adequately prepped for further education.

 

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