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Opens up routes to multiple different career choices.
A Level Business requires you to achieve at least the minimum entry requirements for your chosen pathway plus a grade 5 or higher in GCSE Maths and grade 5 or higher in GCSE English Language. The minimum entry requirements will be discussed at open events and at your college interview.
This is a really good course choice for you if you have a strong interest in how businesses operate. The course allows you to explore all aspects of the business world including the many different types of business structure, business functions including Human Resources, Marketing, Finance and Operations along with the strategic aims and objectives of a business.
The A Level course is delivered over 2 academic years. You will receive 4 hours 40 minutes of lessons per week, although you are also expected to complete work independently outside of lessons. Your group is taught by one teacher and the focus within lessons will be very much upon applying business concepts to real life business examples and case studies. The course will focus on the main functional areas found in modern businesses, and will explore the decisions they make on a day to day basis. You will develop real-world knowledge and practical skills to analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions – all of which are essential for further study and employment. You will be supported in your studies by specialist Level 3 Business Teachers who have many years of teaching and examining experience between them.
The course content will provide an engaging experience through topics and issues that are relevant in today’s society. You will study key contemporary developments such as digital technology, impact of business on the environment, business ethics, modern workplace practices and global strategy.
Course structure:
The course is designed to test your understanding of business in real life circumstances. To prepare for this, we will cover the content required, but will also work hard on your exam skills and your ability to formulate strong analytical paragraphs and balanced evaluations.
Topics covered:
Year 1
Unit 1: What is Business? Managing Marketing and Finance
Unit 2: Managing People and Operations
Year 2
Unit 3: Business and society, business and the external environment, and business strategy
Assessment:
This A Level is assessment using 3 written exam papers in the second year. The exams are case study based
The course aims to give you a broad understanding of business and the ability to study selected areas in more depth. Taking an interest in the news and current affairs by watching the news and reading the newspapers will aid the transition from GCSE. You will also find watching TV programmes on current affairs and entrepreneurial programmes like Dragons Den and the Apprentice really useful, as well as regularly reading the business section of a quality newspaper, exploring BBC news or keeping up to date with key Business figures on social media. This will all help as an introduction to the exciting world of Business.
Wyke Sixth Form College hold train to teach information events which offer you a great insight into this course. If you are interested in attending one of these events, please complete this form and we will be in contact with the key information.
Please note that the applications for this course can be submitted by following the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page. Applications are made through the University of Huddersfield rather than Wyke Sixth Form College. We look forward to meeting with you.
Wyke Sixth Form College hold train to teach information events which offer you a great insight into this course. If you are interested in attending one of these events, please complete this form and we will be in contact with the key information.
A Level Business can lead to a wide range of career options as the course will develop your skills of analysis and problem solving. Students who go on to study Business at university often chose to specialise in Marketing, Finance, IT or Human Resources. Having an A Level in Business will put you in great stead for a huge range of careers, as it is a great qualification to have. Our students progress to enjoy careers in numerous professions including marketing and advertising, retail management, public relations, teaching, recruitment, sales and distribution.
At Wyke Start, our 2-day taster event in July, each of your subjects will set you some work to complete to help prepare you for the course. The work is available to download on https://www.wyke.ac.uk/wyke-start-summer-work
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In studying A Level Business it is very important for you to gain as wide an experience of business in action as you can. The Business team, alongside other subjects in the department, believe that we should open students up to a wide a range of enrichment activities designed to further your appreciation of the subject including entrepreneurial challenges and competitions that run all year, along side guest speakers and industry visits.
