The aims and objectives of the business A level are to enable students to:
– develop an enthusiasm for studying business
– gain an holistic understanding of business in a range of contexts
– develop a critical understanding of organisations and their ability to meet society’s needs and wants
– understand that business behaviour can be studied from a range of perspectives
– generate enterprising and creative approaches to business opportunities, problems and issues
– be aware of the ethical dilemmas and responsibilities faced by organisations and individuals
– acquire a range of relevant business and generic skills, including decision making, problem solving, the challenging of assumptions and critical analysis
– apply numerical skills in a range of business contexts.

Students apply knowledge and understanding to real-life business contexts, with updated content to reflect issues impacting on modern businesses. Students develop transferable skills that support higher education study and the transition to employment, including numeracy, communication, an understanding of the business environment and commercial awareness.