Applied Business

The GCE in Applied Business is a broad-based qualification that provides the opportunity for students to explore the world of business in a highly practical way. By adopting an investigative approach, students develop a range of skills while discovering the problems and opportunities faced by businesses.

Why choose the GCE in Applied Business?

The vocational focus of this qualification encourages students to develop an understanding of how business works in the real world. They discover the problems and opportunities faced by local, national and international businesses and have the opportunity to organise an enterprise activity.

Because emphasis is placed on realistic business contexts throughout, students develop an understanding of how various business functions such as marketing, finance, human and physical resources work together, as part of a cohesive business.

The aim of the AS units is to encourage investigation, and to support a highly active, student-centred approach. The A2 units require a decision-making approach, encouraging students to consider management decisions and their impact on business.

Progression

The GCE in Applied Business qualifies for UCAS points. It gives students a wide choice of progression option into further study, training or relevant employment in the business sector.

Students who successfully complete the qualification will be well equipped to move onto degrees, BTEC Higher National Diplomas or Modern Apprenticeships in related subjects.

Course structure

The qualification has an AS/A2 structure. It can take the form of:

• a Single Award AS GCE (3 units)
• a Single Award Advanced GCE (6 units)
• a Double Award AS GCE (6 units)
• a Double Award Advanced GCE (12 units)