A Level

Business

Course type
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Duration
2 years

Introduction to Business

Whatever your career path the chances are that you will be working for a business of the future. The business world is constantly changing and evolving as economic, technological, political and environmental developments alter the commercial landscape. Studying Business will provide you with an understanding of how businesses, large and small, can successfully deal with these challenges.

Entry requirements

Subject grades
GCSE grade 6 in English Language or 6 in English Literature, and grade 4 in Mathematics.
Required Admissions Score
The indicative Minimum Entry Admissions Score for Business is 58.

About the Course

As a result of the changing global climate brought on by Brexit and the pandemic, businesses have been required to adapt in a variety of ways. Studying Business will provide you with an understanding of how businesses, large and small, can successfully deal with these challenges.

Amongst the issues you will consider are: how might the way people work change because of working from home for so long? Is a recession always damaging for business? Are emerging economies an opportunity or threat to businesses based in developed economies? You will learn through case studies, research assignments, class discussions and group activities.

2023 Business A level results

38% of our students achieved A* to A

78% of our students achieved A* to B

100% of our students achieved A* to E

Course information

Nearly all of us will work for a business at some stage in our working lives, and increasing numbers of people are looking for opportunities to start their own businesses. A Level Business provides students with an understanding of how businesses work in a variety of contexts and industries, from small businesses through to the very largest multi-national corporations operating on a global scale.

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Hear from our students

Business at Hills is made fascinating by the high level of teaching, providing engaging lessons to students by using real life business examples to enhance understanding of the course.
Hannah, Year 12 student