Assessments
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| Assessed
•Written exam: 2 hours •100 marks in total •33.3% of A-Level
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•Written exam: 2 hours •100 marks in total •33.3% of A-level
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•Written exam: 2 hours •100 marks in total •33.3% of A-level
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| Questions
Three compulsory sections: •Section A has 15 multiple choice questions (MCQ’s) worth 15 marks •Section B has short answer questions worth 35 marks •Section C and D have two essay questions (choice of one from two and one from two) worth 25 marks each.
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Questions
Three data response compulsory questions worth approximately 33 marks each and made up of three or four part questions.
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Questions
One compulsory case study followed by approximately six questions.
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Career Possibilities
An A Level in Business Studies opens up many opportunities to study at degree level in Business, Management Studies, Accounting and Finance, Human Resources and Marketing. It also provides a good grounding for careers in banking, accounting, retail management and human resource management.
GCSE Grade Profile
Students who study Business Studies must have achieved five GCSE grades from 9 – 4. It is not necessary to have studied GCSE Business Studies. A 5 in Mathematics and English is necessary.