Business Studies
Business Studies
Embedded Files
Aims and Objectives
Aims and Objectives
The WJEC AS and A level in Business studied at Archbishop McGrath encourages learners to:
develop an enthusiasm for studying business
gain an holistic understanding of business in a range of contexts
develop a critical understanding of organisations and their ability to meet society’s needs and wants
understand that business behaviour can be studied from a range of perspectives
generate enterprising and creative approaches to business opportunities, problems and issues
be aware of the ethical dilemmas and responsibilities faced by organisations and individuals
acquire a range of relevant business and generic skills, including decision-making, problem-solving, the challenging of assumptions and critical analysis
apply numerical skills in a range of business contexts.
Options Evening.mp4This specification introduces learners to the dynamic business environment and the importance of entrepreneurial activity in creating business opportunities and sustaining business growth.
Learners will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of essential skills required for higher education and employment.
The focus of the specification is to nurture an enthusiasm for studying business using contemporary contexts, allowing learners to develop an appreciation of the strategic, complex and inter-related nature of business issues from a local to global perspective.
Learners will have the opportunity to develop awareness of contemporary business issues relevant to the Welsh business environment.
In following this specification, learners will be given opportunities, where appropriate, to consider a Welsh perspective if the opportunity arises naturally from the subject matter and if its inclusion would enrich learners’ understanding of the world around them as citizens of Wales as well as the UK, Europe and the world.
Careers using Business Studies (click on the links to find out more!)
Careers using Business Studies (click on the links to find out more!)
Accountants manage money. You need to be good with numbers to do this job.
Advertising account executives provide the link between an advertising agency and its clients.
Auditors check organisations' financial records to make sure they are accurate.
Investment analysts provide reports to help stock-market traders make decisions about investments.
Media buyers buy advertising space in newspapers and magazines, on TV, radio and cinema.
Aromatherapists use oils to promote emotional wellbeing.
Arts administrators manage projects and activities in the creative sector.
Bakers make bread, cakes, pastries, and other baked goods.
Bank managers help people manage their money using banking services.
Banking customer service adviser
Banking customer service advisers process money as well as dealing with customer queries.
Barbers cut and style men’s hair and beards.
Beauty therapists carry out beauty treatments on clients.
Business advisers give advice and support to new and established businesses.
Business and financial project manager
Business and financial project managers plan and manage a wide variety of projects.
Computer-aided design technician
Computer-aided design technicians use computers to design and manufacture buildings and machinery.
A digital marketing officer, promotes their employer's products, services or ideas online.
Driving instructors teach people how to drive cars safely.
Education administrators help run a university, college, or school.
Estate agents advertise, sell, and negotiate sales of property.
Franchise owners buy a licence to operate under the brand of an established company.
General practitioners (GPs) are doctors who provide medical services to people in their practice.
Human resources managers deal with recruitment, training and retention of staff.
Hypnotherapists use hypnotism to help clients achieve positive changes in their lives.
Marketing executives promote products and services to the wider world.
Personal shoppers advise customers on what items they should buy.
Primary school teachers teach children from the ages of four to 11
Proofreaders check and edit written documents, articles and books.
Public relations officers are responsible for managing the reputation of a company.
A retail buyer selects products to be sold in retail outlets.
Retail managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of a shop.
Sales assistants serve and assist customers in shops, supermarkets and department stores.
Secondary school teachers teach children from the ages of 11 to 18.
Tax inspectors examine tax accounts to ensure the correct amount of tax is paid.
Producers manage media projects from beginning to completion.
Theatrical producers are creative decision-makers who manage all aspects of putting on a production.
Waiting staff serve food and drinks to customers in cafés, restaurants, pubs, and at large events.
Wedding planners help organise weddings.
Page updated
Report abuse