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A Level Business Studies 2000/01 |
| Summary: |
The new 'A' Level specification has a 6 module structure divided into 2 parts: the first 3 modules make up the new AS qualification (50% of the total award) and the final 3 constitute the A2. When AS & A2 are combined they make up a whole 'A' Level. |
| Description: |
The over-riding principles which determine who rises to the top and who goes under in the business world are the same no matter what industry or market sector you look at. By enrolling on the ICS-‘A’ Level Business Studies course you can ensure that you gain a solid foundation on which to build a lucrative career in any field you choose. By investing in serious grades right now you could well end up investing serious money in the future.
At ICS, we know that the brightest futures are made by getting the balance right between life experience and formal qualifications. Which is why all ICS courses are designed to fit in with your life without taking it over. When you choose to prepare for your ‘A’ Levels with ICS you can be sure that we won’t hold you back when you’re trying to get ahead.
The ICS ‘A’ Level Courses have been written specifically to dovetail with the syllabuses of specific examining bodies. This means that when you prepare with ICS, you have the added assurance of knowing that everything you are doing is entirely focussed on your main objective: achieve the best results you can. Equally important, by breaking the material down into logical sections, your tutors have ensured that you won’t feel overwhelmed, even if you are working as well as studying. |
| Key Benefits: |
Some of the key benefits of the ICS ‘A’ Level Business Studies Course include:
· Start studying whenever you like – we don’t lock you into inflexible term times
· Work when you want, where you want, at the pace that suits you best
· Logical, modular approach makes it easier to learn
· Expert learning materials take you through the course step-by-step
· Flexible access to your tutors to support you throughout the course
· Carefully tailored tests give you feedback on how you are progressing
· Ideal way of acquiring essential ‘A’ LEVEL qualifications
· ICS is part of the world’s largest educational publishing groups and we offer the best range of courses available |
| Topics: |
The ICS ‘A’ Level Business Studies Course consists of six modules, which are logically structured to make learning easier. When you have successfully completed the course, you will have mastered the following topics and be fully prepared for your exams:
‘A’ LEVEL BUSINESS STUDIES
AS Module 1 - Marketing and Accounting and FinanceAS Module 2 - People and Operations ManagementAS Module 3 - External Influences, Objectives and Strategies
A2 Module 4 - Marketing and Accounting and Finance A2 Module 5 - People and Operations Management A2 Module 6 - External Influences, Objectives and Strategies |
| Requirements: |
Because it is a fully comprehensive course, there is no prior learning required for candidates wishing to enrol on the ICS Business Studies ‘A’ Level course. |
| Careers in the Field: |
Whether your goal is to go on to Higher Education or you are keen to make a start in your chosen career right now, the effort you invest into preparing for your ‘A’ Levels today will go a long way towards the choices available to you in the future.
A good result in ‘A’ Level Business Studies assures employers of your interest in current commercial trends and appreciation of the demands of the UK business environment.
Because ICS ‘A’ Level Business Studies will help you acquire skills which are versatile and invaluable across any number of career paths, it is difficult to put an exact monetary value on the added earnings potential these skills could offer you. However, it is worth remembering that the average annual earnings of those who leave school with qualifications in the UK is
significantly higher than those who leave with none.
When it comes to ‘A’ Levels, why not let the ICS open learning approach open some doors for you? |
| Qualification: |
A Level |
| Hours of Study: |
See External Exam Info |
| External Exam Information: |
All exams are held in England, at a wide variety of regional examination centres. All students must make their own arrangements to sit exams. Exams take place in January (with entry deadlines being 1st Oct) and June.
Absolute deadline for enrols onto 2006 exams is 1st February 2006. After this students will need to take exams 2007.
NO ENROLMENTS TO BE TAKEN LESS THAN 7 MONTHS PRIOR TO EXAMINATION |
| Additional Exam Fees: |
6 Exams - Approx. £67.20
(Students can take the 6 exams in groups of 3 after finishing the AS or all 6 together after A2. )
Note: The fees may vary depending on the exam centre |
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