Business studies
Choose Ryburn Sixth for your course in Business studies, where we aim to give you a solid background in all areas of business.
We have an excellent team of teachers who strive to provide our students with the knowledge and confidence. Our course aims to develop understanding of the current business environment as well as appreciate the change in markets both internationally and locally.
We offer outstanding resources and facilities to help you develop. Earning this qualification can lead onto many exciting opportunities and also to Higher Education in courses such as; business, management and economics.
What will I study?
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A-Level Business Studies
Exam board: EDEXCEL
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Component 1: Marketing and People
- Meeting customer needs - The market
- Marketing mix and strategy
- Managing people
- Entrepreneurs and leadersComponent 2: Managing business activities
- Raising finance
- Financial planning
- Managing finance
- Resource management
- External influences -
5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language or Mathematics.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
YOUR NEXT STEPS
Business Studies is a highly regarded subject that opens doors to numerous career paths and higher education opportunities. Studying the subject develops essential business knowledge and skills needed for commerce-related degrees and professional roles. You will also gain valuable transferable skills such as critical thinking, financial analysis, communication, leadership and strategic planning that are sought after across diverse degree programmes and career sectors.
Past students have progressed to study a wide range of courses including business management, economics, accounting and finance, marketing, international business, law, politics, psychology, human resources, entrepreneurship, sports management and hospitality management.
