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Business Studies (A-Level)

This A-level Business course uses real-world industry projects to teach you essential topics like marketing and finance while building your problem-solving and leadership skills.

Why Study A-Level Business?

Ever wondered how your favourite brands got so big, or what it takes to launch a cool new product?

A-Level Business at Ada offers a dynamic insight into how the world works, from local start-ups to global corporations. It’s not just about textbooks; our curriculum helps you connect big ideas to real-life situations, making abstract terms relevant to the world around you.

You’ll get an insight into business concepts from marketing tricks and managing money, to building awesome teams and keeping operations running smoothly. This A-Level perfectly complements the BTEC Diploma in Computing, as it allows you to apply core business concepts specifically within the digital economy. You’ll gain practical experience in the modern marketplace, such as learning how to design and execute a high-impact social media campaign.

This hands-on approach helps you sharpen essential skills like problem-solving, communicating clearly, and thinking like a future leader. You’ll get unique chances to practice your learning through industry-led projects and masterclasses with our industry partners, including King, Bank of America, and PA Consulting, giving you a real taste of the professional tech world. Studying Business at Ada is more than just a stepping stone; it’s a solid launchpad for fostering an entrepreneurial spirit in the digital age!

What will I learn?

You’ll explore four core themes: Marketing and People, Managing Business Activities, Business Decisions and Strategy, and Global Business. The course covers everything from how startups scale and lead teams to how multinational corporations navigate international trade, ethics, and global competition.

How will I be assessed?

Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel
You’ll sit three 2-hour written exams at the end of the course:

Paper 1 (35%): Marketing, People, and Global Business.
Paper 2 (35%): Business Activities, Decisions, and Strategy.
Paper 3 (30%): Investigating Business in a Competitive Environment (based on a pre-released local or global industry case study).

How will I be taught?

Learning is driven by real-world case studies and “business in the news” discussions to apply theory to current events. You’ll engage in collaborative workshops, financial data analysis, and mock boardroom debates to develop the analytical and evaluative skills required for high-level management and entrepreneurship.

Key links / reading lists / website links:

Access recommended reading lists, essential websites, and primary sources for Business.

A-level Headlines

20%

A*- A

37%

A*- B

73%

A*- C

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