A Level Business at St Edmund’s is a practical, exciting course that explores the business world at all levels.
The business world is constantly changing and no two businesses are the same – ensuring this A Level is always interesting, topical and relevant.
Through this A Level you will explore all business contexts from local, to national and global. You will also consider different aspects of a business, from strategy and finance, to operations and marketing. The knowledge and skills encompassed in this A Level are excellent preparation for life beyond Sixth Form – either in further education or the workplace.
| Head of Department | Miss E Chilton |
| Syllabus | Edexcel (9BSO) |
A Level Business covers four units:
Rhetoric I (Year 12)
Over the course of Year 12 units 1 and 2 will be studied. The year ends with two internal examinations, on each of the units.
Rhetoric II (Year 13)
In the final year of study unit 3 and 4 will be studied. The year ends with three, 2 hour external examinations:
Paper 1 – 35% (2 hours)
Questions are drawn from unit 1 and 4, and from local, national, and global contexts.
Paper 2 – 35% (2 hours)
Questions are drawn from unit 2 and 4, and from local, national, and global contexts.
Paper 3 – 30% (2 hours)
Questions are drawn from all units and are based on a pre-released context issued in advance of the examination.
| Key skills developed | |
| People, communication, planning and teamwork skills | Practical experience of business activities |
| Initiative, self-confidence and independence | Interpreting information in verbal, numerical and graphical form and presenting findings using ICT/written communication |
| Understanding implications of complex, changing business contexts | Using language, numbers and ICT to communicate business ideas |
| Techniques, skills and attributes essential for success in working life | Critically examining aims, objectives and practices of businesses from economic, environmental and social perspectives |
| Understanding methods and language used for decision-making in business |
Entries to study business studies at university are growing extremely rapidly. This reflects its relevance to almost any career and its value to those progressing to higher education.
A Level Business Studies will be an asset to those interested in starting their own business and to students pursuing degrees in business studies, accountancy, marketing, sales, finance, commerce, banking, actuarial work, business management, human resource management, business development, business strategy and business with ICT and economics.