A Level Business Studies (601/4673/4)

Association of Learning

About This Course

Imagine being able to study from the comfort of your own home and still achieve the same A Level qualification you would at college. Our home learning A Level Business Studies course is designed to offer you the flexibility to study at your own pace and achieve the UCAS points you need to get on the university course of your dreams.

This exclusive 2 year course has been updated to meet the latest academic specifications, meaning you’ll receive the most up to date academic content – the same content you would receive at college.

From learning how to meet customer needs, manage people and interpret the market, to raising finance, developing business objectives and strategies, and understanding globalisation; by the end of this course you’ll have acquired all the tools, knowledge and resources you need to create a strong foundation within Business Studies.

More importantly, you’ll gain 56 UCAS points which can be used to boost your university applications.

Qualification Title: A Level Business Studies
Qualification Number: 601/4673/4
UCAS Points: Up to 56

Course Units

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 (Multi-national Corporations)

Assessment

To earn this A Level qualification you will first complete the assessments included in your course materials. These will be marked by your dedicated tutor and will prepare you for your exam.

You are required to complete three standard written exams:

• Paper 1: 2 hour written exam, 33% of total marks – May/Jun 2025
• Paper 2: 2 hour written exam, 33% of total marks – May/Jun 2025
• Paper 3: 2 hour written exam, 33% of total marks – May/Jun 2025

(all dates are subject to change)

There is a separate fee for the examinations, which are paid directly to the exam centre at time of booking. We’ll help you book your exams when you are ready (we advise to book well in advance to guarantee your place).

Please note: the dates shown above are the next available exam slots only (exams take place every year).

There is no entry requirement for A Business Studies.

Assessment

You will first complete the assessments included in your course materials. These will be marked by your tutor and will prepare you for your exam.

Exams

You are required to complete 3 written exams:

• Paper 1: 2 hour written exam, 33% of total marks – 14 May 2024
• Paper 2: 2 hour written exam, 33% of total marks – 21 May 2024
• Paper 3: 2 hour written exam, 33% of total marks – 6 June 2024

(dates are subject to change)

Exam Fees

There is a separate fee for the exams paid directly to the exam centre at time of booking. We’ll help you book them when you are ready.