Business

Applications Open: - Now

Applications Close: - Friday 13th February 2026 (This is the official deadline, when planning for the new timetable will begin; however, applications may still be accepted after this date.)

Entry Requirements: - 6 GCSE passes at Grade 5+, including a minimum of Grade 5 in Mathematics and English.

How to Apply: - Apply via KentChoices

Why study this subject?

The study of Business will allow students to develop an understanding of how businesses work, and to consider the decision-making tools that help business people move towards a more scientific approach to management. They will also develop a multitude of skills, including numeracy, communication and an understanding of research methodology in order to make a smooth transition to the next level of study. They will also be prepared for their next steps into today’s global world.

The subject can be linked with arts or sciences. At university it can be studied alone, but more often than not, it will be studied in conjunction with a foreign language, or just one particular aspect of business studies will be studied to degree level e.g. business finance.

Possible future careers include: business management, marketing, accounting and finance. The course provides an understanding of the environment that all students will face when they leave education and embark on their chosen careers, as well as providing them with vital transferable skills for progression into higher education.

Unit 1: Marketing and people

• Meeting customer needs

• The market

• Marketing mix and strategy

• Managing people

• Entrepreneurs and leaders.

Unit 2: Managing business activities

• Raising finance

• Financial planning

• Managing finance

• Resource management

• External influences.

Unit 3: Business decisions and strategy

• Business objectives and strategy

• Business growth

• Decision making

• Influences on business decisions

• Assessing competitiveness

• Managing change.

Unit 4: Global business

• Globalisation

• Global markets and business expansion

• Global marketing

• Global industries and companies.

Paper 1: 2 hours; 35% of the A Level qualification

Questions drawn from Unit 1 and Unit 4

Data response and extended open-ended questions.

Paper 2: 2 hours; 35% of the A Level qualification

Questions drawn from Unit 2 and Unit 3

Data response and extended open-ended questions.

Paper 3: 2 hours; 30% of the A Level qualification

Questions drawn from Units 1, 2, 3 and 4

Data response and open-ended questions based on a pre-released context.

GCSE grade 5 in Business or 5 in English Language or Literature if not studied previously