Economics & Business A Level

Course code: FTB010

School of Humanities & Science

The Programme

In this subject we study a combination of business studies and economics. It provides a contemporary, dynamic course of study which relates business and economic theories to the business problems and solutions arising in the real world. The course will explore current business issues, eg entrepreneurship, business opportunities, changing trends in markets, macro-economics, international business and globalisation and government intervention in markets. For the AS Level you will take exams in two units - unit one developing new business ideas in January and unit two business economics in June.
For the A2 Level you will take exams in two units - unit three international business in January and unit four, the wider economic environment and business in June.

The Programme Content

Following such a course of study will provide the stimulus for more specialised study of a related discipline eg marketing, economics, human resource management, finance and accountancy and management courses at university. Students who wish to progress directly into full time employment in a commercial capacity of their choice will find that a knowledge and awareness of economic and business issues will be an invaluable asset.

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language and Maths, and an interest in current events.

Costs

Students will be required to purchase their own textbooks - one dedicated to each unit of study (approximately £20 per year) and we recommend that you also subscribe to 'Business Review' magazine. The current cost is in the region of £12 for four issues*.

Venue

Barnstaple, Main Site

Progression

Following such a course of study will provide the stimulus for more specialised study of a related discipline eg marketing, economics, human resource management, finance and accountancy and management courses at university. Students who wish to progress directly into full time employment in a commercial capacity of their choice will find that a knowledge and awareness of economic and business issues will be an invaluable asset.

Length of Study

AS Level one year. A Level two years.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.