International A Level Business Cambridge

Q: Which subjects should I study alongside A Level Business?

A Level Economics combines nicely with Business, providing a greater understanding of markets. A Level Psychology also works well, offering insight into consumer behaviour and motivation for degrees in Marketing or Human Resources.

Q: Can I study this course from outside the UK?

Yes, Cambridge International A Level Business can be taken outside the UK as well as within the UK. It is an internationally recognised qualification allowing you to apply to universities anywhere in the world.

Q: What is the difference between AS and A Level?

AS and A levels are standalone qualifications, but the Full A Level carries more UCAS points. The AS Level requires 180 study hours, while the Full A Level requires 360 hours.

Q: How long does the course take?

You will receive access and support for two years, but you can complete it much sooner if you wish. Exams are available in May/June and October/November each year.

Business supports progression onto university in degrees such as Business and Finance. You will receive up to 56 UCAS points and expert guidance applying to Universities worldwide including the UK.

Enrolment Fee £395

Overview

The A Level Business Online course with Learn Now follows the CIE (9609) specification and is equivalent to the qualification you would achieve if attending mainstream college. Once completed, you will obtain UCAS points which will support progression to university in degrees such as Business Management, Finance and Economics.

This course would suit adult learners returning to education, students resitting exams or studying alongside other commitments, and learners looking to be accepted into University.

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Full A Level

IAS or IA2

Syllabus

This International A’ Level Business Online Course with Cambridge enables you to understand and appreciate the nature and scope of business, and the role it plays in society. Learners generally progress onto this course from IGCSE Business.

The course 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 will examine the management of organisations and, in particular, the process of decision-making in a dynamic external environment.

The IAS Level has five modules to cover and the Full A Level will cover these five modules in greater detail (IAS and IA2).

IAS Modules

Business and its environment

A business is an organisation that sells goods or services with the hope of making a profit. All businesses operate within an environment where there are internal and external factors affecting it. In this topic, you will cover:

Enterprise
Business structure
Size of business
Business objectives
Stakeholders in a business

Human resource management

Employees are one of the most important resources for a business to function effectively. Human resource management involves recruiting, training and motivating people. In this topic, you will cover:

Human resource management
Motivation
Management

Marketing

To be successful at marketing, a business must understand what a customer wants. They must then be able to design suitable products, set the right price and promote them well. In this topic, you will cover:

The nature of marketing?
Market research
The marketing mix

Operations management

This part of the business is responsible for producing goods – turning inputs (materials, labour and machinery) into outputs (finished products or services). A business will try to produce a good quality product or service at the lowest possible cost to meet the customer’s needs. In this topic, you will cover:

The nature of operations
Inventory management
Capacity utilisation and outsourcing

Finance and accounting

This section is about managing the business’s money. You will gain an understanding of finance and how this is raised along with accounting records and analysing financial information. In this topic, you will cover:

Business finance
Sources of finance
Forecasting and managing cash flows
Costs
Budgets

IA2 Modules

Business and its environment

External influences on business activity
Business strategy

Human resource management

Organisational structure
Business communication
Leadership
Human resource management strategy

Marketing

Marketing analysis
Marketing strategy

Operations and project management

Location and scale
Quality management
Operations strategy

Finance & Accounting

Financial statements
Analysis of published accounts
Investment appraisal
Finance and accounting strategy

What can you do with A Level Business?

With our International qualification, you can join a University anywhere within the world. Degrees include:

•Business Studies •Management Studies •Finance •Accounting •Marketing •Human Resource Management •Hospitality, Leisure, and Tourism •Transport

Previous Knowledge Required

There are no previous entry requirements for this course, however students are expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.

Enrolment Fees

Our Enrolment fee for this course is noted at the top of this page where you can enrol directly onto the course. This fee includes access to your course including tutor support for 2 years.

Our enrolment fee includes:

All study materials covering the full specification.
Full support where you can also message your tutor as many times as you need to.
Access to our online Library with a full range of eBooks.
Help completing university applications including UCAS and The Common Application.
Reference and predicted grade for University.
Assignment marking and feedback
Marked and graded practise examination papers
Eligibility for a Totum Card if you reside within the UK
Fast Track A Level if required and flexible learning from home 24/7.

The only other fee you will need to pay is for your exams which is due approximately six months prior and this will be paid directly to the exam centre.

Assessments

Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations at a CIE approved centre. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.

A Level Exams
There are four exams for the full Advanced Level qualification. The length of each exam is as follows:

Paper 1 – 1 hour 15 min
Paper 2 – 1 hour 30 min
Paper 3 – 1 hour 45 min
Paper 4 – 1 hour 15 min

AS Level Exams
There are two exams for the AS Level qualification. The length of each exam is as follows:

Paper 1 – 1 hour 15
Paper 2 – 1 hour 30 min

For Cambridge International AS & A Level Business, learners can:

take Papers 1 and 2 only (for the Cambridge International AS Level qualification) or
follow a staged assessment route by taking Papers 1 and 2 (for the Cambridge International AS Level qualification) in one series, then Papers 3 and 4 (for the Cambridge International A Level qualification) in a later series or
take Papers 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the same examination series, leading to the full Cambridge International A Level.

A Level Business Online Course Outcome

On successful completion of all your exams, you will be awarded one of the following qualifications:

A Level in Business with CIE | International AS Level in Business with CIE

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Still unsure? Look through our FAQs

Will I find this course hard?

If you have an interest in running your own business, A Level Business is relatable to real-life business. Many topics will link together such as marketing, finance and HR. Any mathematics used is basic meaning there will be no complex calculations involved.

If you enjoy writing structured answers and can explain the advantages and disadvantages, you should have no problems with A Level Business.

Will I need to buy any books?

You will not be required to purchase any books with this course. We automatically include logins to our online e-Library which includes access to following eBook(s):

Cambridge International AS & A Level Business – Peter Stimpson (Cambridge Press)

Not see the book you are looking for? Ask us and we will let you know if we have it!

Which subjects should I study alongside A Level Business?

A Level Economics – If you are looking to progress into Finance, Banking or Economics, this A Level would combine nicely with Business. Economics will give you a greater understanding about markets and the economy.
A Level Psychology – Psychology works well with Business as you will gain an understanding of consumer behaviour and motivation. You could progress onto degrees in Marketing, Human Resources and Advertising.

Can I study this course from outside the UK?

Cambridge International A Level Business can be taken outside the UK as well as within the UK. Cambridge provide global recognition for their A Level qualifications and are recognised by universities.

At the end of this course you will receive an Internationally recognised qualification which will allow you to apply a university situated anywhere in the world.

What is the difference between AS and A Level?

AS and A levels are standalone qualifications, however the Full A Level carries more UCAS points than the AS Level. It also requires more study hours as follows:

AS Level = 180 hours
A Level = 360 hours

You will see the difference in the content above under ‘syllabus’ but you can also refer to our article on ‘what is as level’ for more information.

How long does the course take?

You will receive access and support for two years, however you can complete it much sooner if you want to. Exams for this subject fall in May/June and October/November each year and therefore you are able to choose which exam sitting you want to apply for. We have more information on exam timetables here.