The Edexcel A Level in Business is designed for learners who want to study business at a higher level. Students are introduced to business in Themes 1 and 2 through building knowledge of core business concepts and applying them to business contexts to develop a broad understanding of how businesses work. Breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding, with applications to a wider range of contexts and more complex business information, are developed in Themes 3 and 4, requiring students to take a more strategic view of business opportunities and issues.
This qualification is appropriate for you if you’re looking to develop a high level of knowledge and understanding in business and will give you opportunities through employer-led projects to apply your learning. You will develop significant personal and vocational business skills that can be transferred to further study or employment.
Throughout this course, you will develop theoretical and practical knowledge of business practice alongside improving and enhancing planning and research skills.
This will also involve developing evaluative skills which will include analysis and critical thinking.
You will develop and enhance skills such as:
Gaining a qualification in Business will allow you to progress to higher education courses such as: