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!

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