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GCE A Level in Business

at Townsend Church of England School, St. Albans · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students will learn why businesses exist and the reasons for choosing and changing business structure. The four key functional areas in business: finance, human resources, operations/production and marketing are studied in detail. Students will learn about how decisions are made regarding these core functions and develop the skills to discuss the impact on the firm of certain decisions. Financial planning is a significant part of this unit and students will carry out calculations using financial documents and interpret their results. Students will further develop their analytical and evaluation skills, to include analysing the strategic position of a business and choosing and managing strategic change including an international perspective.

What you need to get on

GCSE Business or Economics grade 5+ GCSE English grade 5+ GCSE Maths grade 5+ If GCSE Business or Economics has not been taken, a GCSE grade 5+ will be required in an essay subject, such as, History or RE.

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

  • Townsend CofE School

    Sparrowswick Ride, St. Albans, AL3 6DR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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