Business
If you have an interest in business, this is an obvious choice for you. The range of skills Business A Level develops means it is an excellent course for everyone to consider.
While learning about planning, managing and financing successful businesses in an ever-changing world, you will develop a useful range of transferable skills. You will learn the importance of problem solving, how to research effectively, and present and justify points of view based on sound analysis and evaluation of texts and data. You will also consider important factors such as how businesses make good, ethical decisions and judgments.
Subject Content
Theme 1: Marketing and people
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Meeting customer needs
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The market
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Marketing mix and strategy
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Managing people
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Entrepreneurs and leaders
Theme 2: Managing business activities
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Raising finance
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Financial planning
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Managing finance
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Resource management
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External influences
Theme 3: Business decisions and strategy
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Business objectives and strategy
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Business growth
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Decision-making techniques
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Influences on business decisions
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Assessing competitiveness
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Managing change
Theme 4: Global business
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Globalisation
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Global markets and business expansion
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Global marketing
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Global industries and companies (multinational corporations)