Business

Specification: Edexcel https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/business-2015.html

Business is front-page news, how companies operate is under greater scrutiny than ever before and we explore that from a number of different perspectives. Consumers demand convenience but production methods and packaging materials are damaging our environment with devastating consequences - this is just one debate that we analyse from the perspective of each stakeholder. Our Business A Level course will enable you to engage with, analyse and apply business behaviour in many different contexts and help you to develop a critical understanding of leadership and global enterprise.

View the PowerPoint below to get an overview of the course. Click on the speakers for an explanation from Mrs Pruden.  Click on the links - it says the file is too large but it will download!

STUDENT VIDEO: Current student, Will Berrill, describes what it's like to study A Level Business.

The Course (full details on the presentation)

Year 12

Theme 1

Sections of Theme 2 and 3

Year 13

Theme 2 and 3 continued

Theme 4

Skills

• Forming chains of reasoning
• Discussion and debate
• Case Study analysis
• Presentation skills
• Research and independent learning
• Forming judgements based on evidence
• Critical and reflective thinking
• Appreciation of social, cultural, ethical considerations in Business

Examinations

All A-level exams are at the end of Year 13:

• Paper 1, 100 marks 35% 2hrs
• Paper 2, 100 marks 35% 2hrs
• Paper 3, 100 marks 30% 2hrs

Enrichment

• Grade booster workshop

Lpruden@bishopstopford.com (Mrs Pruden) if you have any questions