A Level Business Studies

About This Course

Imagine being able to study from the comfort of your own home and still achieve the same A Level qualification you would at college. Our home learning A Level Business Studies course is designed to offer you the flexibility to study at your own pace and achieve the UCAS points you need to get on the university course of your dreams.

This exclusive 2 year course has been updated to meet the latest academic specifications, meaning you’ll receive the most up to date academic content – the same content you would receive at college.

From learning how to meet customer needs, manage people and interpret the market, to raising finance, developing business objectives and strategies, and understanding globalisation; by the end of this course you’ll have acquired all the tools, knowledge and resources you need to create a strong foundation within Business Studies.

More importantly, you’ll gain 56 UCAS points which can be used to boost your university applications.

Course Benefits

Structured around 4 key themes, each module is designed to broaden your understanding of this niche so you can apply them within a real and academic setting.

From business consultant to management to a career in financial planning; you can take the theoretical knowledge and skills you’ll acquire on this course and use them to build a quality education.

This course:

• Can be tailored around prior work or social commitments, enabling you to find the perfect balance between work and study.
• Is free of deadlines – you can pick and choose how you study. Your only deadline is the A Level examinations in June.
• Equates to the same A Level you’d receive at college. It has simply been tailored to suit a home learning environment.

Course Units

Qualification Title: A-Level Business Studies

Qualification Number: 9BSO

UCAS Points: Up to 56

Theme 1: Marketing and People

• Meeting Customer Needs
• The Market
• Marketing Mix and Strategy
• Managing People
• Entrepreneurs and Leaders

Theme 2: Managing Business Activities

• Raising Finance
• Financial Planning
• Managing Finance
• Resource Management
• External Influence

Theme 3: Business Decisions and Strategy

• Business Objectives and Strategies
• Business Growth
• Decision-Making Techniques
• Influences on Business Decisions
• Assessing Competitiveness
• Managing Change

Theme 4: Global Business

• Globalisation
• Global Markets and Business Expansion
• Global Marketing
• Global Industries and Companies (Multi-national Corporations)

Assessment

To earn this A Level qualification you will first complete the assessments included in your course materials.  These will be marked by your dedicated tutor and will prepare you for your exam.

You are required to complete three standard written exams:

• Paper 1: 2 hour written exam, 33% of total marks – 14 May 2024
• Paper 2: 2 hour written exam, 33% of total marks – 21 May 2024
• Paper 3: 2 hour written exam, 33% of total marks – 6 June 2024

(all dates are subject to change)

There is a separate fee for the examinations, which are paid directly to the exam centre at time of booking. We’ll help you book your exams when you are ready (we advise to book well in advance to guarantee your place).

Please note: the dates shown above are the next available exam slots only (exams take place every year).

Required Knowledge

There is no requirement to have past qualifications or knowledge of the area to enrol on this course.

Awarding Body

Upon completion of this home learning course you will receive an A Level in Business Studies issued by Edexcel.

Support

Upon enrolling onto this Business Studies A Level, not only will you have 2 years to complete it but you will be provided with course materials, a comprehensive study guide and a course pack that contains self-assessment exercises and tutor marked study questions.

More importantly, you’ll receive your very own personal tutor who at a click of a button will be on hand to answer your queries as you complete your course. Our student support team can also lend comprehensive advice, ensuring you never have to struggle alone with your studies.