The Business Studies syllabus enables students to understand and appreciate the nature and scope of business, and the role it plays in society. The syllabus covers economic, environmental, ethical, governmental, legal, social and technological issues, and encourages a critical understanding of organisations, the markets they serve and the process of adding value. Students examine the management of organisations and, in particular, the process of decision-making in a dynamic external environment.*

9707 | Year 2011 | Syllabus

A Level Business Studies looks great to any employers as it shows you have a background information into how a business works, so you are automatically considered for higher positions. There are a number of career and university options your A-level in business studies will offer you.

Possible career choices with A Level Business Studies include management, marketing, finance, accounting, banking, retailing, manufacturing and local government. Many universities will accept business studies as an A-level when applying for courses such as economics, business studies and many other options.

• Cambridge International A and AS Level qualifications are recognised by universities as equivalent in value to UK A and AS Levels
• good grades at A and AS Level can result in one full year of advanced standing or credit at universities in the USA and Canada
• it is accepted as an entry qualification by universities of the European Union, on a par with the French Baccalaureate, the German Abitur, etc
• good A and AS Level grades are vital for admission to all the world's major English-speaking universities and many non-English-speaking universities
• A and AS Levels are rigorous programmes that encourage high academic standards
• A and AS Levels have a high profile amongst English-medium international schools around the world.*

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