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Business AS Level (1 Year) / Kgv

at Southport Education Group, Southport · other provider

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level34 weeksFull time

What the college says

Studying A level Business allows you to investigate, debate and discuss current business developments and situations, whilst developing your research and IT skills. Over two years, you will examine existing business behaviour, linked to four key themes: Theme 1 relates to "Marketing And People", where you will look at Managing People, The market and the Marketing Mix, Customer Needs and Entrepreneurs and Leaders. For Theme 2 the focus is on Managing Business Activities with topics including Raising Finance, Financial Planning, Managing Finance, Resource Management and External Influences. Theme 3 considers Business Decisions and Strategy and where you will cover topics such as Business Objectives and Strategy, Influences on Business Decisions, Business Growth, Decision Making Techniques, Assessing Competitiveness and Managing Change. Finally, theme 4 is about Global Business, including Globalisation, Global Markets and Business Expansion, Global Marketing and Global Industries and Companies (Multinational Corporations).

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Southport

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