Introduction

The knowledge and skills gained from IGCSE Business Studies course is the foundation for A Level Business. This course covers more in-depth aspects and practical situations of business, environmental, ethical, legal, social… factors. After finishing this course, learners will be able to make more accurate business decisions closely related to nearest real-world situations.

Objectives
Systematize the core knowledge of the subject
Become familiar with most
A Level exam formats
Reduce pressure and study time
Improve scores effectively
Enhance independant thinking
Create a solid foundation for higher education
Characteristics
Quality teachers with extensive knowledge about students psychology
Teaching programs are based on international standards
Exclusive materials that closely follow the A Level formats
Personalized teaching method according to student progress
Commitment on A Level pass grade
Coursework completion support
Course content
Unit 1: Business and its environment
1.1 Enterprise (AS level)
1.2 Business structure (AS level)
1.3 Size of business (AS level)
1.4 Business objectives (AS level)
1.5 Stakeholders in a business (AS level)
1.6 External influences on business activity (A level)
1.7 External economic influences on business activity (A level)
1.8 Business strategy (A level)
1.9 Corporate planning and implementation (A level)
Unit 2: Human resource management
2.1 Human resource management (AS level)
2.2 Motivation (AS level)
2.3 Management (AS level)
2.4 Organisational structure (A level)
2.5 Business communication (A level)
2.6 Leadership (A level)
2.7 Human resource management strategy (A level)
Unit 3: Marketing
3.1 The nature of marketing (AS level)
3.2 Market research (AS level)
3.3 The marketing mix – product and price (AS level)
3.4 The marketing mix – promotion and place (AS level)
3.5 Marketing analysis (A level)
3.6 Marketing strategy (A level)
Unit 4: Operations management
4.1 The nature of operations (AS level)
4.2 Inventory management (AS level)
4.3 Capacity utilisation and outsourcing (AS level)
4.4 Location and scale (A level)
4.5 Quality management (A level)
4.6 Operations strategy (A level)
Unit 5: Finance and accounting
5.1 Business finance (AS level)
5.2 Forecasting and managing cash flows (AS level)
5.3 Costs (AS level)
5.4 Budgets (AS level)
5.5 Financial statements (A level)
5.6 Analysis of published accounts (A level)
5.7 Investment appraisal (A level)
5.8 Finance and accounting strategy (A level)

Student achievement