Course information
Our Business A level course comprises 10 modules.
In the AS level, you’ll learn the basics of running a business, including modules dedicated to effective management, good marketing, setting financial and operational objectives and using human resources.
When you progress to A Level, you’ll build on the knowledge you’ve already established and gain deeper insight into topics like financial control, business environments and change management.
Throughout the course, you will progress through fifteen tutor-marked assignments, as well as completing activities and self-assessment tests to ensure you gain a well-rounded knowledge of the subject.
Module One: What is Business?
- Introduction to Business
- Different Business Forms
- The External Environment
Module Two: Management
- Managers
- Management Decision-making
- The Role and Importance of Stakeholders
Module Three: Marketing
- Effective Marketing
- Customers and Market Research
- Segmentation
- The Marketing Mix
Module Four: Operational Objectives
- Analysing Operational Performance
- Productivity
- Quality Control
- Stock
Module Five: Financial Objectives
- Financial Objectives
- Analysing Financial Performance
- Sources of Finance
Module Six: Human Resources
- HR Objectives
- Analysing HR Performance
- Job Design and Organisational Design
- Motivating Employees
- Employer/Employee Relations
Module Seven: The Business Environment
- Corporate Objectives
- Performance Ratios
- Strategic Analysis
- Politics and the Legal Environment
- The Economic and Commercial Environment
- The Social & Technological Environment
Module Eight: Marketing and Finance
- Competitors: Porter’s Five Forces
- Investment Appraisal
- Choice of Market
- Ways to Compete
Module Nine: Strategic Change
- Change in Scale
- Innovation
- Internationalisation
- Digital Technology
Module Ten: Change and Culture
- Change
- Organisational Culture
- Strategic Implementation
- Strategic Problems
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Examining board and exams
The Business A Level course has been developed specifically for the AQA Business A level qualification. The syllabus numbers are:
The AS level component is assessed by two 90-minute exams and three two-hour exams for the A level. These exams take place in May/June each year.
In order to be awarded an A level, students will need to sit the AS and the 2nd Year components of the course in one summer examination sitting. The AS level may be examined and awarded separately but will not count towards the A level award.
What can I do with a Business A Level?
A Business A level is a key foundation for many Higher Education courses. As well as Business Administration and related subjects, the skills and knowledge you learn in this course will help provide a valuable foundation for subject areas like:
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Finance
- Product Development
- Sales
Of course, you may be looking to start a business instead of pursuing a degree. This course will help you understand the fundamentals of running a business, including how to set realistic goals and targets, how to manage people and market your product, and how to deal with change.
Online Course? Paper Based? Somewhere in between? It’s your choice!
All of our A level Business students receive:
- Traditional printed learning materials
- Access to our online resources with on-the-go access to all your regular lessons
- Unmatched support by a fully qualified teacher online and by phone
How much does it cost?
Our Business A Level course fee is £475 with a £95 deposit and then eight monthly instalments of £47.50.
You will receive support from a fully-qualified tutor holding either a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or a degree in education. This support includes:
- Marking all assignments for the course
- Written answers to specific study problems
- Telephone contact, if required
When you begin this course, you will agree on an examination date or dates with your Student Adviser. Your support period lasts up to this examination date.
I just wanted to say thank you for all the work and assistance that you gave me. You have been a great tutor and I wouldn't have been able to do it without you.
Adam Rossmann, Grade A
Meet Our Tutors
After gaining a degree in Business and Management and then a Master’s in Management Studies I worked in banking for a while before deciding it wasn’t for me and retrained to become a teacher. I have been a business teacher since 2008. Much of my experience is with 11–18-year-olds in large secondary schools.
I have worked as an A level examiner and a GCSE marker which provided me with great insight into exam mark schemes and enabled me to support students through their learning. I enjoy teaching, and connecting with students, and have a real passion for business. I am keen to work with you to help you achieve your goals.
Charlotte Abbott
Prerequisites
Normally speaking we would expect students to have a minimum of 4 good GCSEs in order to start the Business Studies A level course. These do not have to include Business Studies GCSE as the course will take you from first principles.
If you feel you have other qualifications or experience which would enable you to start the course, please call one of our student advisers on 0800 0111 024 and we can discuss your suitability for the course.
Because we don’t just want you to pass
We don’t just want you to pass, we want you to excel. In order to help you, we have added a host of free bonus materials. You will get:
a free ebook copy of the supporting text for the duration of your course accessible from a web browser on your computer, or from the Dynamic Reader App on your mobile or tablet. You can electronically annotate your ebook on either device your notes will sync across the internet.
Digital Exam Practice via the Dynamic Learning Platform. You will get a series of online revision exam practice papers with mark schemes, expert examiner comment, and sample answers across a range of grades.
Books
The following book is an essential supporting text for this course. Whilst you are studying the course, you will have access to a digital copy of the supporting text. This can be accessed in a web browser via Hodder’s Boost platform or on a smart device via Hodder’s ebook reader.
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When can I enrol?
You can enrol any time you like, the earlier the better. The important thing to think about is when you wish to sit your exam and to give yourself plenty of time to work through your materials and revise successfully. Our cut-off dates for enrolment can be found here.
Once you have enrolled, you will get access to your course online immediately and your printed course materials will arrive a few days later.
Can I complete the Business A level exam in one year?
Our cut-off for enrolling on an A level business course for the following summer examination series is mid-October each year. So yes you can. However, remember that you will still need to fit around 700 hours of study time into your schedule before the examination. The earlier you enrol, the less study you must do each week!
Can I just enrol on the AS level business course?
Yes, you can. The fee to enrol on the Business AS course is just £300. If you decide to upgrade to a full A Level later on then you may do so for an additional fee of £250.
The results from your AS Level exam cannot be carried forward to your A level and you will need to take the full A level exams which test the full spectrum of topics from the AS and A level specification.
When will I sit my exam?
The Business A level papers may be sat in the Summer examination series. The Summer series typically runs from mid-May to late June.
Since 2016 there has not been an autumn examination sitting.
How and when do I book an exam?
The final date for booking summer exams with the exam board without incurring late entry fees is the 21st of February. You should book your place at an exam centre well in advance of this date. Start looking once the autumn term begins.
All the information you need to book an exam centre can be found in our Exams Hub. Here you will find
- detailed instructions
- entry codes needed to book exams
- our map of examination centres where our students have sat in recent years.
Tutors & Exams offers discounts to Oxford Home Schooling students and has nine current exam venues across the UK: Belfast, Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Romford, St Neots, Taunton and Wimbledon.
Pearson Edexcel also publishes a list of exam centres that accept private candidates. This won’t cover every available centre, so if there’s nothing shown in your area, we recommend contacting local schools and colleges directly.
How much does a Business A Level examination cost?
Your exam fees aren’t included in the course cost as they’re paid directly to the exam centre. They will vary depending on which centre you choose. Generally speaking, dedicated examination services will be more expensive than a local school or college. Prices range from £150 to £450 pounds.
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