Business
at Upton-By-Chester High School, Chester · school or sixth form
What the college says
Business Studies is a relevant subject for anybody considering a managerial career in either the private or public sectors. The course looks at both internal and external factors at play in business decision making and develops a student’s analytical and evaluative responses through the use of case studies and data. Given globalization, business is playing an even greater role in the life of everybody on the planet and so it is ever more vital to gain an understanding of the issues covered by this course.
What you need to get on
5 9-4 including GCSE ‘5’ in Business Studies if taken
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
Upton-by-Chester High School
ST. JAMES AVENUE UPTON, CHESTER, CH2 1NN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · CHESTER
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