Business (Applied) AS/A2 - Single and Double Award

This course will provide students with the ability to:

• Develop a critical understanding of organisations and the market they serve
• Acquire a range of skills including decision making and problem solving
• Be aware of current structures of business and business practice in different sectors and environments.
• Acquire a good grounding in business for higher education and employment.

Course Outline

• A/S Award.  3 AS units, typically one of which is externally tested, the remainder internally assessed: grade A-E.
• A/S Double Award. 6 AS Units, typically two of which are externally tested, the remainder internally assessed: Graded AA, AB - EE.
• Advanced Level.  6 Units (3 AS units plus 3 A2 Units), one externally tested, the remainder internally assessed; graded A-E.
• Advanced Level Double Award 12 units (6 AS units plus 6 A2 units), typically two of which are externally tested, the remainder internally assessed; graded AA, AB - EE.

Typical Units of Study:

• Investigating Business
• People In Business
• Financial Planning and Monitoring
• Meeting Customer Needs
• Business Communication and Information Systems
• Developing a Product
• Business Planning
• Promotional Activities
• Managing People
• Financial Accounting for Managers
• Managing Change
• Managing Resources

Applied courses are designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the world of work.  Teaching and learning strategies have been devised to give students the chance to experience a range of work-related activities and contexts in their course.  Much emphasis is placed on what actually happens in business organisations.  Visits and external speakers are utilised throughout the course.