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A level Business

at Kings Norton Girls' School, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

•AQA Course Content Students on this course will study business in a variety of contexts (e.g. large/small, UK focused/global, service/manufacturing) and consider the following: •the importance of the context of business in relation to decision making •the interrelated nature of business activities and how they affect competitiveness •the competitive environment and the markets in which businesses operate •the influences on functional decisions and plans including ethical and environmental issues •the factors that might determine whether a decision is successful e.g. the quality of data and the degree of uncertainty •how technology is changing the way decisions are made and how businesses operate and compete •the impact on stakeholders of functional decisions and their response to such decisions •use of non-quantitative and quantitative data in decision making (including the interpretation of index numbers and calculations such as ratios and percentages). •the impact of technology on strategic decision making •the influences of Corporate Social Responsibility, ethical and environmental issues on strategic decisions •the difficulties in forecasting future trends •the importance of assessing feasibility and risk when making strategic decisions •the impact on stakeholders of strategic decisions and their response to such decisions.

What you need to get on

GCSE English, Grade ‘5’ or above and GCSE Mathematics, grade ‘5’ or above. In addition, a wider interest in business is essential. You should be an independent learner and will be expected to keep up to date with business news and current affairs.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Kings Norton Girls' School

    Selly Oak Road, Birmingham, B30 1HW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Birmingham

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