KE6 A Level Business

Eduqas A Level Business – Course Summary

The Eduqas A Level Business course develops students’ understanding of how businesses operate, make decisions, and respond to changes in their internal and external environments. Students explore a wide range of contemporary business issues, from entrepreneurship and marketing to finance, operations, human resources, and strategic decision-making.

Throughout the course, students will investigate real businesses and apply business theory to current events, developing analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by universities and employers.

What You Will Study

Year 1 Themes

  • Enterprise and entrepreneurship
  • Business planning
  • Marketing and market research
  • Finance and financial planning
  • Operations management
  • Human resource management
  • Business opportunities and growth

Year 2 Themes

  • Business strategy
  • Change management
  • Globalisation
  • Corporate objectives
  • Competitive environments
  • Investment and finance decisions
  • Strategic marketing and operations
  • Leadership and organisational culture

Skills Developed

Students will develop the ability to:

  • Analyse business situations using quantitative and qualitative data
  • Interpret financial information and calculate key business ratios
  • Apply business concepts to real-life case studies
  • Evaluate different courses of action and make justified recommendations
  • Construct well-supported written arguments
  • Develop independent research and presentation skills

Assessment

The qualification is assessed through three externally examined papers:

  1. Component 1: Business Opportunities and Functions
  2. Component 2: Business Analysis and Strategy
  3. Component 3: Business in a Changing World

All examinations include a mixture of short-answer, data response and extended essay questions requiring application, analysis and evaluation.

Progression Opportunities

A Level Business provides an excellent foundation for progression to higher education and careers in areas such as:

  • Business Management
  • Marketing
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Project Management
  • Retail and Operations Management
  • Public Sector Management

The course is suitable for students who are interested in understanding how organisations operate and who enjoy discussing current business issues, solving problems, analysing data, and making informed decisions.

Exam Board: Eduqas
Qualification: GCE A Level Business
Course Length: Two Years
Assessment: 100% External Examination

Course Duration: 2 Years