Business Studies
GCE Advanced Level AS/A2
Course Content
A Level in Business Studies consists of four modules.
AS Year One
Unit 1 - Business 1: Planning and Financing a Business
Unit 2 - Business 2: Managing a Business
A2 Year Two
Unit 3 - Business 3: Strategies for Success
Unit 4 - Business 4: The Business Environment and Managing Change
How it is Taught
Case study work forms the main part of this course and involves class discussions, presentations and essays.
Examination Details
| Module | Duration | Date | |
| Planning and Financing a Business | 1 hour 15 mins | Jan Year 1 | |
| Managing a Business | 1 hour 30 mins | June Year 1 | |
| Strategies for Success | 1 hour 45 mins | Jan Year 2 | |
| The Business Environment and Managing Change | 1 hour 45 mins | June Year 2 |
Entry Requirements
Students should meet the general college general entry requirements for advanced level study. Please see the current Prospectus- Advanced Programmes, Entry Requirements. We prefer students to 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 Economics, Maths, Law, Humanities, Media, foreign languages.
Careers and HE Information
Business Studies and Management Studies are some of the most popular courses at university for QE students.