Business Summary

With business topping the list of the most popular UK degrees, it should come as no surprise that there are a whole host of reasons people choose to study this diverse and interesting subject. From the financial benefits to the transferable skills.

One of the best parts of a business course is that it can open up various career options. Whichever sector you are interested in, whether it’s retail, advertising or IT, studying business can prepare you for a range of roles. You can even combine your love of business with another interest of yours. If you love animals, you can take on a business management role at an animal shelter.

Alongside learning practical business skills such as statistics, marketing and budgeting, you will learn how to work well within a team and gain excellent communication and management skills. These are valuable in every workplace. If you have always dreamed of going on Dragons Den, have an excellent business idea or are an aspiring entrepreneur, then studying business can help you achieve your dream – on a business studies course you can learn about how to build your own business and be your own boss. 

Entry Requirements

5 or more GCSEs at Grade 5-9 (including English and Maths)

Course Duration

2 years full-time

Specification

AQA

How you will study

Business involves the study of everyday life in the business world and economy. along with given case studies to annotate and analyse. Your written communication is important. Your ability to produced balanced arguments and evaluative conclusions is fundamental. How you interpret information and your understanding of the real world is paramount. Independent research in the form of ‘News Guardian of the Week’ is a thread that flows through the two years of study.

Component breakdown

Unit 1 – What is business?

Unit 2 – Managers, leadership and decision making

Unit 3 – Decision making to improve marketing performance

Unit 4 – Decision making to improve operational performance

Unit 5 – Decision making to improve financial performance

Unit 6 – Decision making to improve human resource performance

Unit 7 – Analysing the strategic position of a business

Unit 8 – Choosing strategic direction

Unit 9 – Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies

Unit 10 – Managing strategic change

Three equally weighted two-hour exams with emphasis on evaluation increasing with each paper.

Thousands of jobs are business related.

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  • Chartered management accountant
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  • Stockbroker
  • Supply chain manager

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