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Business Studies

at Holcombe Grammar School, Chatham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Why study Business Studies? Learn about the workings of real-life businesses; understand the cause and effect of business decisions; develop skills such as handling data, presenting arguments, making recommendations, recognising problems, planning and conducting research all useful for future study and for all career choices. How will you be assessed? There are three papers used to assess A Level Business Studies. Each paper will assess all parts of the subject material. Paper 1 consists of multiple choice, short answer and essay questions. Paper 2 contains questions based on data response. Paper 3 is based on a case study. Each paper is worth one third of the final qualification. What will you study? Year 12 - Business Activity What is business? Managers, leadership and decision making. Decision making to improve: Marketing management Operational management Financial management Human resource management Year 13 - Business Strategy Analysing the strategic position of a business. Choosing strategic direction. Strategic methods. Managing strategic change. What will Business Studies offer you in the future? There are hundreds of Business courses at University from Pure Business to combinations with languages, marketing, human resources, and economics. Specific careers include accountancy and management as well as preparing students working for themselves.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in Mathematics and English Literature (If taken at GCSE grade 5 in Business)

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

  • Holcombe Grammar School

    Holcombe, Maidstone Road, Chatham, ME4 6JB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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