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GCE A Level in Business

at Poynton High School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

A level Business introduces learners to the dynamic business environment and the importance of entrepreneurial activity in creating business opportunities and sustaining business growth. The focus of the specification is to nurture an enthusiasm for studying business using contemporary contexts, allowing learners to develop an appreciation of the strategic, complex and inter-related nature of business issues from a local to global perspective. A level Business provides students with an excellent understanding of the world of both working in, and running businesses from small start-ups to multinational corporations. Modern topics such as digital technology, e-tailing, social media marketing, lean production, globalisation, ethics and supply-chain management combine with the study of the four key business functions of Marketing, Operations, Human Resources and Finance. Students will also gain an understanding of the wider political and economic environment in which business organisations operate. Throughout the course students will be introduced to a range of tool, theories, models and concepts that will enable them to analyse business performance and make proposals for future growth. Specific concepts include Investment Appraisal, Ansoff’s Matrix, Critical Path Analysis, Boston Matrix, Ratio Analysis and Porter’s Five Forces.

What you need to get on

5 grade 4 or above at GCSE level, including a 4 or above in this subject if studied at GCSE or a grade 4 in Mathematics if this subject has not been previously studied.

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

  • Poynton High School

    Yew Tree Lane Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1PU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Stockport

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