A Level Business Studies

Business Studies will prepare any student for the world of work and enterprise. Essentially the course is about decision-making in a business context: from the best method of financing a new business, to the most appropriate method of motivating staff. During the course you will develop a wide range of transferable and respected skills, including analysis and evaluation.

Course Content

Business Studies covers a wide range of dynamic and interesting subjects. During the course, you will study the main areas of business, such as marketing, accounting, human resource management and operations management. You will focus on both the set up and the running of a small business. You will examine the running of a larger, multinational business and how businesses are affected by national and international issues. This course encourages a critical understanding of organisations and the markets they serve. It contains a significant amount of numeracy work; an interest in current affairs is important.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) including Maths and English.

Other A Levels

Business Studies combines well with many A Level subjects, from English, French and Spanish through to any of the sciences, and Maths.

Where will my course lead?

Many students go on to university and study degrees in business related fields including Accountancy, Management Science, Economics and Marketing. Business Studies A Level is also regarded as an asset within unrelated areas such as the sciences, leisure/ tourism management and catering. It is possible to enter some professions directly following A Levels; Business Studies is much sought after in banking, marketing and retailing. If you decide to set up your own business, this course will give you a good grounding in the fundamental business acumen you will need to succeed.

Course Costs

Please note that the costs given below are subject to change.

The Additional Cost, payable to the College, is £20. You will be asked to pay this or to put arrangements in place to pay this, at enrolment. Additional Costs are incurred to support teaching, learning and assessment resources. For Business, this would include course text books and a range of other classroom resources. We aim to give you a high-quality learning experience, fully preparing you for the next stage in your education or the workplace. We also offer students opportunities to participate in a range of optional activities and visits outside of their course. Trips will be charged for separately, and run subject to demand.

Please note: Fees are subject to change.

Contact

Tel: 01584 872846
Email: enquiries@hlcollege.ac.uk