A-Level Business Studies including exam
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A-Level Business Studies including exam
This course at a glance
- Get access to several different learning resources
- Emerging study materials that highlight important and evolving business concepts
- Engaging topics that are relevant in today’s market both in the UK and globally
- Relevant skill development – you will develop the skills needed to understand how a successful business operates
- Adaptable learning schedule
- Learning materials and exams included in this bundle
Studying your A Level
Business Studies is one of the most widely studied subjects in the world. As a broad subject, it focuses on Accountancy, Finance, Organisations, Human Resources and Marketing.
A Level Business Studies asks students to consider the context of business from the perspective of local, national and global markets. You will also learn the concept of the interrelated nature of the business which will help you to understand how markets function.
You will be challenged to consider the importance of context to decision-making concerning the competitive market. You will also get to grips with the factors that determine the success of that decision and how to analyse performance.
This A Level course will also help you to understand the influences on functional decisions and plans. These can include ethical and environmental issues, stakeholders, functional issues and practical limitations.
This course bundle includes all the course materials as well as the three exams you’ll need to sit to get you A Level Business Studies.
The exams will cover everything you’ve learned in the course and will be a mix of multiple-choice, short questions and essay questions.
A Level Business Studies will allow you to continue your studies further in either Business, Economics, Finance or a Business related degree at university.
Getting Started
learndirect is one of the UK’s leading providers of distance learning courses. Unlike most providers, all of our courses are completely online.
This means, as soon as you enrol, you will have access to all your course materials and assignments. This gives you complete freedom in terms of how and when you study. The only specific deadline to work towards is your exam – exam sittings are held once per year in May or June.
You can complete your learning and assignments at your own pace. Moreover, you can fit your distance learning around your home life and work commitments, thereby taking some of the stress out of the process.
You will have a qualified tutor assigned to you during your studies. They will be on hand to offer advice and guidance throughout your A Level. They will also mark your assignments. Each one will come back with clear feedback so you will know what you can improve upon.
Pursuing your career
An A Level in business studies can allow you to go on to study business and related social sciences at university. However, your desired university will have specific entry requirements so be sure to check the grades required to avoid disappointment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full, this includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.
All courses funded via our partner Premium Credit Limited, will need to be settled with them directly.
Modules
1 What is business?
2 Managers, leadership and decision making
3 Decision making to improve marketing performance
4 Decision making to improve operational performance
5 Decision making to improve financial performance
6 Decision making to improve human resource performance
7 Analysing the strategic position of a business
8 Choosing strategic direction
9 Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies
10 Managing strategic change
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements, but a GCSE or IGCSE in this subject would be beneficial. You must complete at least 50% of the course and pass the associated assignments before you are eligible to be entered for the exams.
Average completion timeframe
The average time it takes to complete the course is 2 years.
Exams required
One of our exam partners will provide the exam centre and oversee the examination process.
Is Membership Required?
No membership is required to enrol on this course.
Certification Timeframe
You can expect to receive your certificate 3 months after receiving the result.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before exams can be booked.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
At the end of each unit you will find a Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA). This is completed online and submitted to your tutor. Once assessed your tutor will return your work complete with its final grade and feedback. Once you’ve successfully passed each assignment you’ll be ready to take your exam!
All instalment plans must be paid and up to date before an exam can be booked. In addition, exams cannot be booked for dates before the final payment is successfully made. For example, if two monthly payments are due in the future, an exam can be booked, but the exam date will be after the final payment is received.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full, this includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.
All courses funded via our partner Premium Credit Limited, will need to be settled with them directly.
Tutors and Exams
Tutors and Exams provides examination and assessment facilities primarily aimed at private and home educated candidates.
Tutors and Exams have examination centres located around the country: Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, St Neots Cambridgeshire, High Wycombe, Taunton, Wimbledon and Belfast. All are approved for examination delivery by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).
If you decide to take the A Level exam at the end of this course and pass, you will have gained an A Level in Business Studies. This will enable you to progress to further and higher education programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions
A-Level Business Studies including exam
This course at a glance
- Get access to several different learning resources
- Emerging study materials that highlight important and evolving business concepts
- Engaging topics that are relevant in today’s market both in the UK and globally
- Relevant skill development – you will develop the skills needed to understand how a successful business operates
- Adaptable learning schedule
- Learning materials and exams included in this bundle
Studying your A Level
Business Studies is one of the most widely studied subjects in the world. As a broad subject, it focuses on Accountancy, Finance, Organisations, Human Resources and Marketing.
A Level Business Studies asks students to consider the context of business from the perspective of local, national and global markets. You will also learn the concept of the interrelated nature of the business which will help you to understand how markets function.
You will be challenged to consider the importance of context to decision-making concerning the competitive market. You will also get to grips with the factors that determine the success of that decision and how to analyse performance.
This A Level course will also help you to understand the influences on functional decisions and plans. These can include ethical and environmental issues, stakeholders, functional issues and practical limitations.
This course bundle includes all the course materials as well as the three exams you’ll need to sit to get you A Level Business Studies.
The exams will cover everything you’ve learned in the course and will be a mix of multiple-choice, short questions and essay questions.
A Level Business Studies will allow you to continue your studies further in either Business, Economics, Finance or a Business related degree at university.
Getting Started
learndirect is one of the UK’s leading providers of distance learning courses. Unlike most providers, all of our courses are completely online.
This means, as soon as you enrol, you will have access to all your course materials and assignments. This gives you complete freedom in terms of how and when you study. The only specific deadline to work towards is your exam – exam sittings are held once per year in May or June.
You can complete your learning and assignments at your own pace. Moreover, you can fit your distance learning around your home life and work commitments, thereby taking some of the stress out of the process.
You will have a qualified tutor assigned to you during your studies. They will be on hand to offer advice and guidance throughout your A Level. They will also mark your assignments. Each one will come back with clear feedback so you will know what you can improve upon.
Pursuing your career
An A Level in business studies can allow you to go on to study business and related social sciences at university. However, your desired university will have specific entry requirements so be sure to check the grades required to avoid disappointment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full, this includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.
All courses funded via our partner Premium Credit Limited, will need to be settled with them directly.
Modules
1 What is business?
2 Managers, leadership and decision making
3 Decision making to improve marketing performance
4 Decision making to improve operational performance
5 Decision making to improve financial performance
6 Decision making to improve human resource performance
7 Analysing the strategic position of a business
8 Choosing strategic direction
9 Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies
10 Managing strategic change
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements, but a GCSE or IGCSE in this subject would be beneficial. You must complete at least 50% of the course and pass the associated assignments before you are eligible to be entered for the exams.
Average completion timeframe
The average time it takes to complete the course is 2 years.
Exams required
One of our exam partners will provide the exam centre and oversee the examination process.
Is Membership Required?
No membership is required to enrol on this course.
Certification Timeframe
You can expect to receive your certificate 3 months after receiving the result.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before exams can be booked.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment
At the end of each unit you will find a Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA). This is completed online and submitted to your tutor. Once assessed your tutor will return your work complete with its final grade and feedback. Once you’ve successfully passed each assignment you’ll be ready to take your exam!
All instalment plans must be paid and up to date before an exam can be booked. In addition, exams cannot be booked for dates before the final payment is successfully made. For example, if two monthly payments are due in the future, an exam can be booked, but the exam date will be after the final payment is received.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full, this includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.
All courses funded via our partner Premium Credit Limited, will need to be settled with them directly.
Tutors and Exams
Tutors and Exams provides examination and assessment facilities primarily aimed at private and home educated candidates.
Tutors and Exams have examination centres located around the country: Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, St Neots Cambridgeshire, High Wycombe, Taunton, Wimbledon and Belfast. All are approved for examination delivery by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).
Qualifications
If you decide to take the A Level exam at the end of this course and pass, you will have gained an A Level in Business Studies. This will enable you to progress to further and higher education programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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