Examination Board / Specification OCR (AS 3811 /A2 7811)

Units

AS Unit 1 - Business structure, objectives and environment
AS Unit 2 - Business behaviour
AS Unit 3 - Business decisions

A2 Unit 4 - Marketing
A2 Unit 5 - Thematic enquiry (pre-season exam)
A2 Unit 6 - Business strategy
A2 Three exams in which students have to respond to text and data

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade C or above

Course content

Students will develop a critical understanding of business organisations, the context in which they operate, and the markets they serve. They will examine the internal workings of a firm and develop views on how firms should be managed. Wherever possible, learning is rooted in the real world with opportunities to visit actual businesses. Students will become aware that firms are also affected by the external environment and so have to respond to changes in this environment. Students who continue to A2 will learn to take a more strategic approach to business problems.

Contact Mr. Varns / Mrs Davies