GCE A Level in Business
at Trinity School, Newbury · school or sixth form
What the college says
Business Studies help develop a critical understanding of different organisations, and the challenges and issues of starting a business. It gives you the awareness of the different departments, the strategies they consider and the process of decision making and managing change. You will research business theories and apply this knowledge to real companies, gaining a real insight into how business works. COURSE CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS Business A Level from AQA covers a wide range of topics across the two years including the core functions of business:- 1. Finance – understanding financial performance and analysis of financial accounts 2. Marketing – understanding the wide role operations has on the delivery of a successful business 3. Operations – understanding the wide role operations has on the delivery of a successful business 4. Human Resources – understanding leadership, management of people in an organisation Students will cover ten different units of work over the two year course, understanding the core functions in detail. and the associated business theories and management strategies that are used by organisations around the world. There is a continued focus to keep the study of business relevant so as part of the study of business it is essential to watch the news and be aware of what is going in the world as lessons will be applied to real world companies. Also there is a great emphasis on quantitative skills to enable the interpretation, manipulation and eva
What you need to get on
Five grade 5s at GCSE along with a 6 in GCSE 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
Trinity School.
Love Lane Shaw, Newbury, RG14 2DU
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Newbury
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