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A-Level Business Studies (AS/A2)

Course Code: ODL142

This A-Level Business Studies home study course is a fantastic course to do, either to go on to university with or to add to your C.V. A-Levels are split up into two parts. The first part is called the AS level, this is half of an A-level. To turn an AS Level into a full A-level you then do the second half of the course which is called "A2".

On completion of the Business Studies A-Level course students 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

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start this course at any time.

Qualifications

The course leads to the an A-Level Business Studies (AS/A2) issued by AQA upon completion of your course. Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.

Course Questions & Answers

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

There are no previous skills needed to enrol on this course.

Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

This is a fast-track A-level course and the final sitting for this examinations is Summer 2009. Your free Tutor Support also finishes at this time. This makes this course perfect for completing quickly.

What is included in the cost of my course?

• You will receive your official course manual 
• A4 folder containing assignments 
• A stationery pack is also provided including paper, envelopes, pens and folders. 
• Unlimited online tutor support 
• FREE quality record bag to keep all of your home learning materials in

Are there any additional costs?

Students will need to arrange and pay for their examinations at a local school, college or assessment centre. Details of examination dates and examination enrolment deadlines are included in the 'Student Welcome Pack'. Students should check examination board website for final examination sitting dates for this specification.

How do I get my work assessed?

Returning your work is simple. We provide an online learning environment for our A Level courses that allows you to submit your work electronically via your computer. You also have the option of returning your assessments via Email if you so wish.

What do I do if I still have questions?

Please feel free to use the Contact Us Form on this website. A home learning course tutor will respond as soon as possible.

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