Business Studies

OCR

About

The OCR A Level in Business provides students with a broad and applied understanding of business operations and strategic decision-making across local, national and global contexts. It encourages critical thinking, quantitative literacy, and the ability to interpret, evaluate and make business decisions in a variety of real-world business environments.

What will I learn?

Students study themes including business objectives and strategic decisions, external influences, marketing strategies, operations and supply chain management, human resources, finance and accounting, and global business environments.

Where could this subject take me?

Students develop analytical and evaluative thinking, quantitative skills, contextual understanding, written communication, and strategic decision-making.

Further informaton

This qualification supports progression to business-related degree courses such as Business Management, Economics, Marketing, Accounting and Entrepreneurship, and careers in consulting, management, finance, and marketing.

Course information

Entry Requirements

TBC

Assessment

The qualification is assessed through two exam components, each accounting for 50% of the total grade. Both papers include a mix of data response and essay questions requiring synoptic understanding across topics.