Course Location

College

Marple College

Location

Marple College

Further Details

Age

College 16-18

Department

A Levels

Course Start Date

Monday 1st September 2025

Course Duration

Full-time, 1 Year

Course Time

Course Fee

£ 1987.00
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Course Code

MFQ-ML3L-1116

Course Overview

Business is an exciting and topical course; which students can relate to. You will study topics such as marketing, finance, human resources and operations management and analyse how they influence the way in which a Business performs.

The course also looks at the impact that external factors have on Business activity such as interest rates, environmental issues and globalisation.

Course Requirements

PLEASE NOTE – YOU MUST APPLY FOR 3 A LEVELS

Standard A Level entry requirements: 5 x GCSE grade 5’s or above (must include Maths and English Language).

What you will Learn

Business will provide you with a profound understanding of all types of contemporary business organisations.You will develop an array of skills such as analysing data and critical thinking on the Business course, which will be invaluable in later life whether you work in a Business or decide to run a Business of your own.

Assessment

Business A-level is assessed by 3 papers which are each 2 hours long comprising multi choice, short answer, source material questions and essay questions.

Progression

You will develop advanced skills of application, analysis and evaluation. These skills are transferable and will help you build a solid foundation for higher study. Experience of studying business and management should contribute positively to your future employment and promotional prospects.

Career Options

Entrepreneur, Management, Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Business Studies, Teacher, Civil Servant

Mandatory Units

N/A

Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

Extra Costs Involved

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Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
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