Business Studies

A Level • Level 3

Business Studies

A Level • Level 3

Type of LearningSchool Leaver

Course CodeA0557

Study ModeFull Time

DurationVarious

CostQuestion tooltip iconFree

Awarded ByAQA

Location ByBurnley College

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About the course

Your route into business starts here! Budding entrepreneurs will get the grounding they need to succeed looking at how business organisations work and what makes them successful. Study contemporary developments such as digital technology and business ethics. Look at the aims and objectives of organisations in different sectors - and how businesses achieve them through decisions on human resource, marketing, financial and operational performance. Understand global competition and how factors outside a business affect change. You’ll apply theories, look at short and long-term impacts of decisions, analyse and provide arguments to different business contexts and communicate through presentations and group work.

Type of LearningSchool Leaver

Course CodeA0557

Study ModeFull Time

DurationVarious

CostQuestion tooltip iconFree

Awarded ByAQA

Location ByBurnley College

Start Date/s

01/09/2025

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above which includes: English and Mathematics

Think about studying alongside: Accounting | Computer Science | Economics | English Language | Law | Mathematics | Media Studies | Politics

Assessment

On this course you will be assessed in the following way: 100% external examination

Careers & Progression

Advertising, Event Planner, Procurement, Economist, Management Analyst, Sales Director, Human Resources Manager, Project Manage, Business Owner

Additional Details

Enrichment Activities

Past trips have allowed Students to take part in competitions at Lancaster University and visit Cadbury World. You’ll hear first-hand from guest speakers from leading management consultants, and take part in the BASE competition, a nationwide event designed to raise awareness of financial and business skills.

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