Business A-level is suitable for students who want to look specifically at how businesses seek to operate and thrive in the face of rapidly changing markets and economic conditions.

The course explores how business leaders make informed choices and develop strategies to meet consumer tastes and preferences within their markets in the UK and overseas. In Year One, students are introduced to the concept of marketing and consider how firms raise finance and manage their resources effectively. They also consider the role of leadership and the impact of competition alongside an appreciation of economic developments.

In Year Two, students explore the importance of strategic planning, decision making and managing change alongside consideration of developments in global markets.

Entry Requirements

No prior study of Business Studies is necessary. A grade 5 in Mathematics and English is required.

A-Level bridging work - some of these documents are set up to allow you to work directly onto them on the computer.  If this is the case, please use the Word document and type straight onto the sheets, saving a version to your own computer ready to email or bring in as a printed document.  If the sheet doesn't allow you to work on it digitally or you would like to handwrite onto a printed version, please use the PDF document so the formatting is not altered or distorted.