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Examined in June 2008 and June 2009
Examination Board: AQA

Business studies provides an opportunity to gain a grounding in marketing, finance, business structures, management and motivation, macroeconomics and much more.

It is a practical, real-life subject that will suit any enthusiastic and alert student. No previous subject knowledge required.

SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT

Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
Two modules are studied at AS.

Candidates take Units 1 and 2 as below:

UNIT LEVEL TOPIC MODE OF ASSESSMENT DURATION
WEIGHTING
          AS A2
1 AS Planning and Financing a Business Written examination 1 hour 15 min 40 % of
AS Marks		 20 % of
total A level
2 AS Managing a Business Written examination 1 hour 30 min 60 % of
AS Marks		 30 % of
total A level

Advanced Level (A2)
Candidates, having completed Units 1 and 2 in their Lower Sixth year, will take Units 3 and 4
in Upper Sixth as follows:

UNIT LEVEL TOPIC MODE OF ASSESSMENT DURATION WEIGHTING A2
           
3 A2 Strategies for Success Written examination 1 hour 45 min 25 %
4 A2 The Business Environment and Managing Change Written examination 1 hour 45min 25 %