The programme is split into two major Levels - AS and A2. There are sixteen tutor-marked assignments (known as TMAs). The programme covers the following:
AS Level
• Marketing and Accounting and Finance (1)
• People and Operations Management (1)
• External Influences and Objectives and Strategy (1)
A2 Level
• Marketing and Accounting and Finance (2)
• People and Operations Management (2)
• External Influences and Objectives and Strategy (2).
Assessment is by six written papers.
A Level is the foundation upon which higher education and successful careers are built, our tutor supported open distance learning A Level Business Studies course provides the necessary knowledge, skills and qualification without disrupting your current lifestyle.
The DCA Home Learning Business Studies A Level course provides the core knowledge and skills needed to embark on a rewarding pathway to success. The distance learning Business Studies A Level course is specially designed, allowing you to learn about Business Studies at AS and A2 level, through flexible and cost-effective home study at your own time and pace.
With the distance learning Business Studies A Level course, online study resources and a personal tutor are available to guide you throughout your studies, and your Student Advisor is a Freephone call away.
Entry Requirements: Because the distance learning Business Studies A Level course is comprehensive, some prior knowledge or skills are required. In general, DCA will admit students for A Level who have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C and above. These would ideally include English and Maths.
The DCA Business Studies A Level course provides an award from the AQA, a nationally recognised body. The A Level award is recognised by employers and higher education providers as proof of your ability and determination to succeed. Many people pass A Levels through home study.
If you'd like to advance your knowledge or to earn more money from a career where A Level Business Studies is an essential qualification, and to enjoy increased status and security, the DCA home study A Level Business Studies course is the ideal distance learning home study course for you
The first part of the Business Studies A level course introduces you to the areas of marketing, accounting and finance within the business world. You will then study aspects of operations and people management as well as taking a look at business strategy, objectives and external influences that may affect a business. In the second part you will continue to study these areas in more detail, strengthening your knowledge of the subject.
Each A Level is split into two halves – the AS Level and the A2 Level. Whilst both halves cover approximately the same amount of material, the conceptually harder elements will nearly always be found in the A2. Generally, each half of the A Level will be split into three units. Each unit matches a corresponding exam.
Examinations
Examinations are normally in June, although you may be able to arrange to sit some part of the A Level in January.
Examination Entry Information
DCA will provide whatever help we can with examination information, finding an exam centre and authenticating coursework but entering examinations is entirely the responsibility of the student and the contract for sitting the examinations is between the student and the exam centre. We are not an exam centre and therefore although we can give information and guidance, we cannot make your entry for you, or change an incorrect entry. Full details about exams can be obtained on application. Students will sit external examinations and receive a certificate from the awarding body AQA
Textbooks
In addition to the recommended text, each programme has a suggested reading list to help you achieve a broader understanding of the subject. Some subjects also require an accompanying textbook which you will need to obtain.
Part 1: AS Level
Module One: Marketing and Accounting and Finance
• Business Studies
• Market Analysis
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing Planning
• Costs, Profit, Contribution and Break-even Analysis
• Company Accounts
• Budgeting
• Cost Centres and Profit Centres
Module Two: People and Operations Management
• Management Structure and Organisation
• Motivation
• Human Resource Management
• Productive Efficiency
• Controlling Operations
• Lean Production
Module Three: External Influences and Objectives and Strategy
• Economic Influences
• Governmental Opportunities and Constraints
• Social and Other Opportunities and Constraints Test E
• Starting a Small Firm
• Business Objectives
• Business Strategy
Part 2: A2 Level
Module Four: Marketing and Accounting and Finance (2)
• Market Analysis
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing Planning
• Company Accounts
• Ratio Analysis
• Contribution and Break-even Theory
• Investment Decision-making
Module Five: People and Operations Management (2)
• Communication
• Employer/Employee Relations
• Human Resource Management
• Productive Efficiency
• Controlling Operations
• Facilities
Module Six: External Influences and Objectives and Strategy (2)
• Economic Opportunities and Constraints
• Governmental Opportunities and Constraints
• Social and Other Opportunities and Constraints
• Impact on Firms of a Change in Size
• Business Objectives
• Business Strategy
• Examination Practice |
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