GCE ADV Business
at Longbenton High School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
The main areas of study in the OCR A Level in Business include accounting and finance, external influences, marketing, operations and people in organisations. The required depth of study has been amplified within topics such as marketing (the marketing mix, digital and international marketing, service marketing), human resources (recruitment, selection and training, workforce planning, appraisals), operations management (research and development, stock control and logistics/supply chain solutions) and accounting and finance (final accounts, including the calculation of profit).
What you need to get on
At least 5 GCSE grades A*-C, including 4s in Maths and English.
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
Longbenton High School
Hailsham Avenue Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8ER
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne
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