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Business

To study Business at Advanced Level, you will need to have 5 GCSEs grade C and above, to include English Language.
What you will study
There are two units of study at AS (40%):
Business Opportunities —Unit 1 (15%)
Business Functions —Unit 2 (25%)
There are two units of study at A2 (60%):
Business Analysis and Strategy—Unit 3 (30%)
Business in a Changing World—Unit 4 (30%)
Business Opportunities — this unit focuses on start up businesses and small to medium sized businesses. It covers the main concepts of setting up a new business; the types of business organisations ;the markets that they operate in and their stakeholders.
Business Functions — this unit broadens the context of business and gives learners the understanding that to succeed in a competitive market you have to consider the core functions of business
Business Analysis and Strategy– this unit builds on the theory introduced in units 1 and 2, and it emphasises understanding and the analytical techniques that develop business strategy
Business in a Changing World— this unit focuses on how businesses adapt to succeed in a dynamic external environment. Learners will understand that businesses operate in a global marketplace.
How you will study
4.5 hours a week of formal teaching, with at least 4 hours a week of personal study. Homework and independent study are important features of the course.
How you will be assessed
The examination board is WJEC. Further information on this specification is available on www.wjec.co.uk
Business Advanced Level is assessed by examination, which will take place in May of the first year for AS. A2 units are examined in June of the second year. Papers may be retaken to improve upon grades. The NEA is completed in Year 13 over the course of the year.
Your options after this course
Business provides students with a wide range of transferable skills and can lead to a range of degree courses such as Law, Psychology, Journalism, and Archaeology. Popular career routes include roles in politics, publishing, law, social care, business and management and teaching.
Further information from Mrs. E . Sargent,
Subject Leader in Business.

Why choose Business?
You will gain an understanding of the dynamic business environment and the importance of entrepreneurial activity in creating business opportunities and sustaining business growth. You will have the opportunity to develop an appreciation of strategic, complex and inter-related of business issues from a local to global perspective.
You will gain an appreciation of the strategic, complex and inter-related nature of business issues from a local to a global perspective.

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