Applied Business
GCE Advanced Level AS/A2
Course Content
Applied Business Single Award consists of 6 units and AS consists of 3 units. The course can be studied at Single Award equating to one A Level. The First Year of the Single Award is AS study and consists of 3 units.
AS Year One
Unit 1 - Investigating People at Work - Examined unit
Unit 2 - Investigating Business
Unit 3 - Investigating Marketing
Single Award A2 Year
Unit 8 - Business Development - Controlled Assignment
Unit 10 - Marketing Decisions - Examined unit
Unit 14 - External Influences on Business
How it is Taught
The course is taught using case studies, external visits and visiting speakers representing the business world. Assessment includes both internally assessed assignments and external assessments. The majority of the course is assignment driven, 70% of the final grade awarded is based on internal coursework.
Examination Details
| Unit | Unit title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AS Unit 1 | Investigating People at Work | 1 hour 30 mins |
| A2 Unit 8 | Business Development | Pre-release Assignment. Time controlled exam |
| A2 Unit 10 | Marketing Decisions | 1 hour 30 mins |
Entry Requirements
Students should meet the general college entry requirements for advanced level study. Please see the current Prospectus- Advanced Programmes, Entry Requirements. Students should have a grade C in Maths and English.
Prior study of Business Studies is not necessary to start this subject at advanced level.
Useful/Common Subject Combinations
The subject combines well with Maths, Law, Humanities, Media, foreign languages.
Careers and HE Information
Business Studies is one of the most popular courses at university for QE students.