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A Level in Business Studies

at The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, High Wycombe · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2019see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course examines all aspects of business, including marketing, accounting and finance, internal organisation, human resources and operations management. It explores how an individual business is affected by and adapts to changes in government policy and economic and social changes. Although the course does involve a theoretical approach to business, the emphasis is always on how theory can be applied to realistic business situations, with the focus on providing solutions supported by evidence and analysis. Students will be required to apply their knowledge and understanding to analyse and solve current business problems and issues, using case studies, videos and similar materials. The subject provides a solid foundation for any career in Accountancy, Law, Finance, Human Resources, or indeed a wide variety of jobs in the City, business or the media, and the skills of analysis and evaluation which are developed are useful in any career. For the A Level, students study the following topics: • What is business? • Managers, leadership and decision making. • Decision making to improve marketing performance. • Decision making to improve operational performance. • Decision making to improve financial performance. • Decision making to improve human resource performance. • Analysing the strategic position of a business. • Choosing strategic direction. • Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies. • Managing strategic change. • The A level assesses quantitative skills, making up a m

What you need to get on

GCSE Grade 6 in Mathematics AND GCSE Grade 6 in English Language or English Literature

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

  • The Royal Grammar School High Wycombe

    Amersham Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6QT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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