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City College Norwich
Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
City College Norwich
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
There will be a recommended text which students are expected to buy. This is under review at the moment but a complete reading list will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Application Instructions
Please ensure your application includes correct contact information e.g. mobile number and personal email address.
You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).
You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.
Course Details
Summary:
This subject introduces you to the challenges and issues of starting, running and leading a business.
Course description:
A Level Business introduces you to the processes and challenges of starting a business and then goes on to explore the management of people, operations, finance and marketing.The course is divided into four units covering Marketing and People, Managing Business Activities, Business Decisions and Strategy and Global Business.
During the course, you will draw on general business principles and current events in the world of business to understand and evaluate the decisions an organisation makes. There is a strong emphasis on the practical application of what you learn. A lot of the work is based on data and case studies, where you will be asked to analyse a variety of business problems and situations.
To succeed on the course you will need to have an enquiring and logical mind and a general interest in what goes on in business, as well as good communication skills and confidence in handling data and numbers.
A Level Business can be combined with a wide variety of other subjects. Some students take it with subjects that can be useful in business such as Sociology, Psychology or Media Studies, while others prefer Mathematics or Science courses.
Objective:
On this course you will explore many aspects of business operations and leadership, including the management of people, operations, finance and marketing.
Assessment:
Assessment is through exams with varied question types, including data response and essays. There is no coursework.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have five GCSEs at grades A* - C or 9-4 including English. Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE Maths. Grade C/4 in GCSE Business if taken.
Your next steps...
Academic progression:
An A Level in Business Studies can lead on to a degree or foundation degree at a Higher Education institute
Career progression:
An A Level in Business Studies can lead on to careers in any industry, including general management, with specialisms such as accounting and finance, marketing or human resources. You could also start up your own business using the skills you have learned during the course.
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