Business Studies "A" Level

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The Course

The course is split into two major components AS and A2.  The AS level can be sat in its own right. (See "An explanation of the new AS A2 Levels" for more information)

Each lesson begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study.

Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions.

There are 16 tutor-marked assignments (known as TMAs).

 

Key Topics Covered

The course covers the syllabus in six modules of the following titles:

AS Level

  • Marketing and Accounting and Finance (1)
  • People and Operations Management (1)
  • External Influences and Objectives and Strategy (1)

A2 Level

  • Marketing and Accounting and Finance (2)
  • People and Operations Management (2)
  • External Influences and Objectives and Strategy (2)
 The Syllabus

This course prepares candidates for the AQA Business Studies AS level syllabus 5131, for examination in 2004 and later years.

Most candidates will then study the A2 syllabus 6131, which was first examined in 2002. The full Advanced Level qualification comprises AS and A2.

Assessment is by six written papers.

 

Recommended Textbook

You will be required to obtain a copy of the following books:

Business Studies, I. Marcousé et al., (Hodder and Stoughton, 1999)

 ISBN 0-340-70462-4

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There are also some suggestions for supplementary reading in the course introduction.

 

Coursework

There is no coursework.
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