Course Overview
This course aims to provide a holistic understanding of business and the decisions taken by managers in a range of contexts - you will explore core functions such as marketing, finance, human resources and operations.
You will develop analytical skills, examine business strategy, and measure performance - exploring how a business responds, makes decisions and adapts to change in a competitive local, national or even global marketplace.
The course has four main sections:
- Business opportunities (an introduction to the course)
- Business functions (the role of marketing, finance, human resources and operations)
- Business analysis and strategy (studied in the second year)
- Business in a changing world (studied in the second year)
17/10/22
Entry Requirements
Grade C in GCSE Mathematics and English Language is essential.
Course Delivery
The course is assessed through four examinations (two in each year). A variety of resources are used by a very experienced team of staff. There is a great deal of emphasis on use of past papers and this has resulted in outstanding results way above national averages. Students have a minimum of four and a half hours formal teaching a week although a larger number of extra study opportunities exist for students who wish to do more such as revision work shops.
A variety of resources are used by a very experienced team of staff. There is a great deal of emphasis on use of past papers and this has resulted in outstanding results way above national averages. Students have four and a half hours formal teaching a week although a larger number of extra study opportunities exist for students who wish to do more such as revision work shops.
Progression Opportunities
There is no limit to the career areas that Business Studies is applicable to. Even in many public sector institutions such as education and the NHS, organisations are increasingly having to act in a business-like fashion so an understanding of business concepts and theories is valuable to all career-minded A Level students. Some of our students are already clear that they want to set up their own business one day but most end up as managers in a wide range of environments.
A large number of our students go on to study the subject at university because they realise how valuable this will be to their future.
HE courses taught at Gower College Swansea which you can progress to include the HND Business Management (franchised from the University of South Wales) or the Foundation Degree in Events Management (franchised from the University of Gloucestershire).
Additional Information
There is also an Express A Level option (one year course). This is usually targeted at students who already have studied at the college for at least one year but in some circumstances new students can apply