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A-Level Business Studies

See how organisations start, grow and succeed.

Qualification A-Level
Duration 2 years (Y12–13)
Assessment Written exams
Entry Requirements See Admissions →

About This Course

A-Level Business explores how organisations are run and why some succeed while others fail. You’ll study marketing, operations, finance and people management using real companies as case studies.

It’s ideal for anyone curious about enterprise, and it develops decision-making and analytical skills useful in any career.

Bridging Projects

Get Ahead Before September

Before you start Year 12, you’ll complete a short Business bridging project over the summer to get a head start, alongside our Sixth Form expectations and dress code.

What You’ll Study

Objectives & Strategy

Setting goals, analysing markets and choosing a direction.

Marketing

Understanding customers, competitors and the marketing mix.

Operations

Producing goods and services efficiently, and managing quality.

Finance

Budgets, cash flow, profit and how to judge financial performance.

People & Leadership

Motivation, management styles and organisational culture.

Growth & Change

Global markets, innovation and managing business change.

Course content and assessment can vary by exam board and year. Contact the Sixth Form team for the current specification.

Skills You’ll Build

Where It Can Take You

University Courses

  • Business Management
  • Marketing
  • Accounting & Finance
  • Economics
  • International Business
  • Entrepreneurship

Career Paths

  • Manager
  • Marketing executive
  • Accountant
  • Entrepreneur
  • HR professional
  • Business analyst

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