Business

What is Business Studies?

Gain insight into how markets work.

Understand how decision making in different areas of a business can be maximised.

Learn about key contemporary developments such as digital technology, business ethics, and globalisation.

Kick-start your career, learning vital skills to continue to further education or the world of work.

Why study Business Studies?

Develop the knowledge and skills needed to analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions – all skills that are needed for further study and employment.

Benefit from studying concepts that are applicable to numerous sectors and roles.

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https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/business/as-and-a-level/business-7131-7132/specification-at-a-glance

• Paper 1: Multiple-choice questions and two long essay questions.

• Paper 2: Analysis of three short case studies, involving data interpretation.

• Paper 3: Six essay questions based on a longer case study.

Normal college entry requirements. Grade 4 in Maths preferred.

Universities and colleges in the UK are offering courses in the following subject areas:

business studies

management studies

finance

accounting

marketing

human resource management

hospitality, leisure, tourism, and transport

Many graduates with a more general business or management degree go on to careers in fields such as business development, marketing, HR, recruitment, banking, and industrial relations. These roles exist in a wide range of industries and businesses – food, fashion, retail, manufacturing, utilities, healthcare, tourism, and many more – and across the private, public, and voluntary sectors.

Undergraduates with finance and accountancy specialisms often go on to take professional qualifications while working in the field, such as certified chartered accountancy given by associations such as ACCA and CIMA. Others train to become investment analysts, financial advisers, tax managers, insurance underwriters, stockbrokers, business consultants, or risk managers.

For many of these professions, a business qualification isn’t essential. However, a business degree will give you a good grounding in areas such as communication, finance, market strategy, and business policy, which can give you an edge in your career.

Related careers

Examples of related careers include:

accountant

bank manager

business analyst

company secretary

events manager

financial adviser

hotel manager

human resource officer

investment analyst

management consultant

marketing manager

operational researcher

stockbroker

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