A Level in Business Studies (AS/A2)

Course Synopsis :
Oxford College ODL offer this full A Level course in Business Studies. On completion of your two part course you will be able to:

Develop understanding of organisations
Internal structure
External environment
Prospective analysis
Decision making
Problem solving
Changes and developments
Business life
Business practise

Course Content :

Unit 1: Marketing and accounting and finance
Market analysis
Marketing strategy
Marketing planning
Costs, revenue and profit
Company accounts
Budgeting and cost/profit centres

Unit 2: People and operations management
Management structure and organisation
Motivation
Human resource management
Productive efficiency
Controlling operations
Lean production

Unit 3: External influences, objectives and strategy
Economic opportunities and constraints
Governmental opportunities and constraints
Social and other opportunities and constraints
Starting a small firm
Business objectives
Business strategy

Unit 4: Marketing and accounting and finance
Market analysis
Marketing strategy
Marketing planning
Company accounts
Ratio analysis
Investment decision-making

Unit 5: People and operations management
Communication
Employer/employee relations
Human resource management
Productive efficiency
Application of IT within and between organisations
Location of facilities

Unit 6: External influences and objectives and strategy
Economic opportunities and constraints
Governmental opportunities and constraints
Social and other opportunities and constraints
Impact on firms of a change in size
Business objectives
Business strategy

Entry Requirements :
Basic English reading and writing skills, as full tutor support is given.

Study Hours :
Variable by student commitment

Qualification :
AS/A2 - A level in Business Studies (AQA). Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.

What's Included :
Your A level course, tutor support, and postage and packaging.Students are required to arrange and pay for examinations. Details of examination dates and examination enrolment deadlines are included in the 'Student Welcome Pack'.

Additional Information

Course Fee :
£295.00 - Full A Level (AS and A2 courses).

Distance Learning A Level Business Studies Course
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With the distance learning A Level Business Studies course, a personal tutor is available to help you through the course. Additionally, a team of student advisors are only a phone call away.

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