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A Level Business Studies

Study Method
Online
Institution
Open Study College
Recognition
Edexcel
Start Date
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Course Fees
£919
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Course overview

For those aspiring to own their own business or interested in how a successful business works, consider taking your A-Level Business Studies online with us. You could be the next Lord Sugar…

Explore the rules and strategies of business management, methods of marketing and the importance of relationships with customers.

An insightful course with a flexible approach.

We have a 94% pass rate** with our A-Levels, earn up to 56 UCAS points.

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Recognition

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Issued by Edexcel
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Study method

  • Online
  • Blended
  • In-class
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Duration study load

You have 2 years to complete this course. Your only deadlines are the A-Level examinations, which take place in May/June.

If you add to your exams, just let us know when you are ready and we will book them for you.

If you choose to sort this for yourself, you can book onto these examinations whenever you are ready and we can provide you with a list of exam centres to help you with this. Students are advised to contact Pearson Edexcel exam centres well in advance of their intended exam dates, as cut-off dates sometimes change.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

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Course features

  • Dedicated personal tutor support
  • Dedicated student support
  • Assignment marking and feedback
  • Free CV critique service
  • Free employability guide to help you impress future employers
  • Free XO Student Discounts card
  • *Comprehensive study guide
  • * Exclusive Open Study College pen with a highlighter
  • *Student study planner
  • *Student notebook

* Not included with the online study option

Assessment

To achieve the full Business Studies A Level you must take the A-Level exams. These take place in May/June every year.

You can add these on or choose to book your own. If you add your exams on, we will book these for you when you are ready. You must take your exams in either Birmingham or Macclesfield.

To achieve the full Business Studies A Level you will be assessed across the four themes. All themes will be assessed by 3 paper-based exams. A more detailed breakdown of the exam is provided below.

Paper 1: Marketing, People and Global Business – 9BS0/01

  • Type: Written examination
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Weighing: 35% of A-Level
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Assessed: Any content from themes 1-4 and from local, national and global contexts
  • Assessment format: Data response questions including one extended open-response question

Paper 2: Business Activities, Decisions and Strategy – 9BS0/02

  • Type: Written examination
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Weighing: 35% of A-Level
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Assessed: Any content from themes 2-3 and from local, national and global contexts
  • Assessment format: Data response questions including one extended open-response question

Paper 3: Investigating Business in a Competitive Environment – 9BS0/03

  • Type: Written examination
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Weighing: 30% of A-Level
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Assessed: Any content from all themes and from local, national and global contexts
  • Assessment format: Data response questions including one extended open-response question
  • For Paper 3, there will be a pre-released context document sent to you by the examination centre once you are registered for the exam

Subjects

Qualification Code: 9BS0

Core Themes
Theme 1
Marketing and People
  • Meeting customer needs
  • The market
  • Marketing mix and strategy
  • Managing people
  • Entrepreneurs and leaders
Theme 2
Managing Business Activities
  • Raising finance
  • Financial planning
  • Managing finance
  • Resource management
  • External influence
Theme 3
Business Decisions and Strategy
  • Business objectives and strategies
  • Business growth
  • Decision-making techniques
  • Influences on business decisions
  • Assessing competitiveness
  • Managing change
Theme 4
Global Business
  • Globalisation
  • Global markets and business expansion
  • Global marketing
  • Global industries and companies (multinational corporations)
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Payment options

Course fees:

Course Material – Online – £449 / Study Pack – £489  

Course Material + Exams – £879 / Study Pack – £919

  • Monthly instalment plan available
  • No government funding available for this course
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About Open Study College

At Open Study College we have helped more than 90,000 students over the last 13 years to enrol on courses that have helped them to achieve their goals.

Offering over 650 courses ranging from childcare to beauty therapy, we have something for everybody. All of our qualifications are independently accredited by established awarding organisations to provide courses such as A-Levels, GCSEs, and CACHE.

We have a fantastic team of expert tutors, knowledgeable and friendly student advisors and a caring student support team. We’re dedicated to supporting our students and pride ourselves on our service and care. We’re also proud to be rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot from over 1,500 reviews.

Family, respect and compassion are just some of the core values our company is built upon. Everyone’s lives are different and we want to ensure that no matter what your situation is, you’re able to get to where you need to. Whether that’s developing your current job, embarking on a brand new career, or fuelling a hobby, we have the course for you.

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