Business A level
at Chichester College Group, Chichester · college
What the college says
div This course covers all sizes of businesses from those selling locally to those operating globally. All aspects of business will be studied and you will consider the many external influences that require decisions planning and responses. /div p /p div You will be introduced to core business concepts and apply them to business contexts to develop a broad understanding of how businesses operate. The core of the first year focuses on the four functional areas of marketing operations finance and managing people and considers how decision making improves performance. /div div /div div The second year of the course moves from looking at the individual functional areas and decision making to strategic decision making for the whole bu
What you need to get on
div You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9 4 including grade 4 in English Language and Maths. /div p /p div No previous knowledge of Business Studies is required; indeed most students know very little about the subject before they start the course. An interest in current affairs is an advantage. You will need to be confident at writing essays numerical skills and in analysing information and making judgements. /div
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
Haywards Heath College
Harlands Rd, Haywards, RH16 1LT
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Start dates
- 14 September 2026 · Haywards
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