Business Studies
We offer Business Studies as an A-level option, which covers:
- Marketing
- Business aims and objectives
- Cash flow and break-even analysis
- Human Resource Management
- Sources of Finance
- Balance Sheets and Income
- Statements Decision making
- The role of stakeholders
- Motivation
- Ratio analysis
Students who take this A-level have a wide choice of higher education and career opportunities. A Business Studies qualification is highly respected by universities and employers. Students often go on to take a degree in Business – there is an extremely wide range of Business courses offered by universities. Some of these are aimed at specific businesses such as hospitality, tourism and banking while others offer a more general approach. Many of these courses now last for four years with one year being spent on a placement in industry. Business Studies is also an excellent foundation for many other higher education courses such as Geography, Politics, Law and History. Or, students have the option to go directly into employment. Opportunities are very wide but Business is particularly valued for careers in Business, Management, Finance and Insurance.
Meet Mrs Spencer, Head of Business Studies
Mrs Spencer studied Economics and Politics at the University of Exeter Business School, where she developed a lasting interest in the causes and ongoing consequences of the 2008 financial crisis. She became especially intrigued by the human behaviour behind the headlines – how fear, trust and decision-making ripple through markets and political systems.
With a particular passion for consumer behaviour and political economy, Mrs Spencer enjoys bringing relevance to the classroom by linking theory to real-world events. Whether it’s analysing government policy or exploring what drives shoppers’ choices, she enjoys helping students discover how economics and business shape the world around them.
She is especially enthusiastic about encouraging girls to study these subjects, which help build skills in analysis, leadership and communication, opening up a wide range of exciting opportunities.
Outside the classroom, Mrs Spencer enjoys running through the Devon countryside with her Labrador, Mac, and making the most of life in the South West. Having fallen in love with Devon as a student, she’s delighted to now be teaching in Exeter.
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