In The Garden - issue one

In The Garden, Issue One 14
Why Business?
Introduction to Business
Business A level gives you all the knowledge
needed about the world of Business.
Throughout this two year course you get the
opportunity to study and explore different types of
businesses in different industries. It looks at why
they exist, how they are set up and how they are
run.
If you did not do Business in IGCSE, Worry not as
you will still be able to do A level Business without
worrying about being behind as the core contents
between IGCSE and A level Business are relatively
similar.
What will you get from Business AS and A2
Which subjects combine well with
Business?
A level Business is a Practical and
highly useful subject. It is the
foundation to a degree and works with
the many aspects of business but can
also support Art, ICT or Graphics
career if you are looking for a practical
way to use your skills in those areas. It
also provides a balance to more
theoretical subjects and this is many
students choice and enjoy it as a third
or fourth option.
You'll learn how to analyse competitive environments and markets. It assesses how ethical,
environmental and technological factors influence decision making, understanding how
decisions made may affect stakeholders and how they will respond. You'll also develop your
critical analysis, decision-making and problem-solving skills.