What are lessons like in this subject?
In Business lessons, you will examine the everyday decisions made by businesses through case studies of a variety of firms, from large well-known multinationals, to small, local independent ones. We use a combination of individual, paired and group work to develop your analysis and evaluation skills, through tasks such as building and delivering presentations, financial calculations and business games and simulations.
We have trips to and visits from businesses to see the application of theory in practice, as well as to develop employability skills. Students also have the opportunity to practice the skills they learn in the classroom in real life situations through our enrichment projects.
What will I study?
- What is business including business objectives, business forms and stakeholders.
- Marketing management including marketing objectives, market research, the marketing mix and international marketing.
- Financial management including sources of finance, breakeven, cash flow, profit and financial reporting.
- Operations management including efficiency, quality, supply chain management and innovation.
- People management including human resource planning, organisational design, leadership and motivation.
- Business and society including environmental, social and governance (ESG) in Business.
- Business and the external environment including the political, economic, social, technological and competitive environment.
A-level Business is interesting because you get to apply what you learn to real companies and current events. The course has helped me develop strong analytical and decision making skills while gaining a better understanding of how businesses operate and grow. It has been particularly useful for preparing me for a future career in accounting and finance.
Jamie Milner - Trinity Academy Bradford
Business
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