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Business A Level

at The Nobel School, Stevenage · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The aims and objectives of the A Level in business are to enable students to: • develop an enthusiasm for studying business; • gain an holistic understanding of business in a range of contexts; • develop a critical understanding of organisations and their ability to meet society’s needs and wants; • understand that business behaviour can be studied from a range of perspectives; • generate enterprising and creative approaches to business opportunities, problems and issues; • be aware of the ethical dilemmas and responsibilities faced by organisations and individuals; • acquire a range of relevant business and generic skills, including decision making, problem solving, the challenging of assumptions and critical analysis; • apply numerical skills in a range of business contexts. The knowledge, skills and understanding The specification for this qualification is delivered across four ‘themes’ Theme 1: Marketing and people Theme 2: Managing business activities Theme 3: Business decisions and strategy Theme 4: Global business How is the qualification assessed? The course requires students to sit five external examinations: • Theme 1&4 (35%) Theme 2&3 (35%) • Theme 1,2,3 & 4 (30%) Who would be a successful student of business? This course will appeal to students who: • have a keen interest in business and how it operates; • enjoy studying a subject that is relevant to their own lives and experiences; • want to find out more about business from personal investigation; • are interest

What you need to get on

Min 5.3 APS Grade B in Business if taken at GCSE

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 Nobel School

    Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, SG2 0HS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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