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Diploma in Management

What is this course about?

Business Studies is about decision making. You will study areas such as Marketing, Operations, Finance and Human Resources as well as the impact of external influences such as law. You will then use your knowledge to solve business problems and make informed decisions.

What topics will I study?

AS units (first year work)

Unit 1: Marketing and Accounting and Finance

Introduces you to the underlying purpose of business.

providing goods and services to defined markets.

while retaining tight financial control over the organisation.

Unit 2: People and Operations Management

Unit 3: External Influences, Objectives and Strategy

Provides a detailed understanding of the external forces influencing a business and how these impact upon its objectives and corporate strategy.

A2 Units (second year for those who decide to continue)

Unit 4: Marketing and Accounting and Finance

Building upon the first year's study, you now become involved in much deeper and broader analysis of Marketing and Finance with an emphasis on using them for decision making.

Unit 5: People and Operations Management

As for unit 4, this unit further develops AS topics and uses them for decision making.

Unit 6: External Influences, Objectives and Strategy

This final unit brings together all of the topics on the course with a particular focus on external influences

How will my work be assessed?

All units are assessed by examination lasting between 1 and 1½ hours

Exams

Unit 1 is taken in January.

Unit 2 & 3 are taken in June.

Unit 4 is taken in January and assesses all of both Units 4 & 5.

Unit 5 & 6 are taken in June and assess the whole AS/A2 course.

Frequently asked questions

What are lessons like?

A wide range of teaching methods are used to help you learn quickly and effectively, including:

Formal teaching.
Class exercises, including case study analysis.
Discussions debates and role-play.
Background reading and research into current business issues.
Practical research into real-life business scenarios.

What do people do with AS/A Level Business?

Progression to further academic study in a variety of disciplines.
Practical basis for those hoping to start their own business.
An excellent qualification for starting a career in commercial management.

Are there any special entry requirements?

There are no specific entry requirements other than the normal college ones for advanced courses, however, a strong performance in written work in the past, an aptitude for analysing and solving problems and appreciation of current commercial and social issues are advisable.

AS/A Level Courses

A level is split into two parts: AS and A2

AS is the first year of the A level course and the standard expected is between GCSE (grades A* - C) and an A2 course.
A2 is taken in the second year and builds upon AS level work.
Together AS and A2 make up a full A level: AS + A2 = A level.

AS and A2 courses are usually made up of three units each. AS units are taken during the first year of the course and A2 units in the second year. Unit examinations can be taken in January and in June but subjects vary in when exams are taken. Often one unit takes the form of coursework. It is possible to re-sit AS and A2 units, the best marks count towards the final AS or A level grade.

AS and A level qualifications are graded A – E (pass) and U (fail).
AS and A2 also provide opportunities to develop key skills

You may choose to take an AS course and then continue to the full A level or to take the AS course as a stand-alone qualification. Progression from AS to A2 is dependant upon a pass at AS and a recommendation from your subject tutor that you have developed the necessary skills for the A2 course.

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