A Level Business

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A Level Business at Kimbolton

A Level Business at Kimbolton School equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the dynamic world of commerce.

By exploring real-world case studies and discussing contemporary topics, this course prepares you to excel in business and entrepreneurship.

About the course

Course code: AQA Business (7138)

Preferred Business entry requirements
Preferably at least a Grade 5 in both GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics. Competitive nature and willingness to try new things. Interest in current trends and commercial environment.

Our AQA A Level Business course develops a deep understanding of how businesses operate and make strategic decisions in dynamic and competitive environments. Students explore key functional areas including marketing, finance, operations, and human resources, while examining how these interconnect to drive success and growth. Through contemporary, real‑world case studies, students will build the analytical, evaluative and decision‑making skills needed to assess business performance, respond to change, and think critically about the challenges facing organisations today.

Topics of study include:

  • Entrepreneurship, decision‑making and strategy
  • Marketing, finance and performance management
  • People management, leadership and operations
  • External environment, sustainability and global business

Business Studies A level students can also participate in the Tycoon Enterprise competition ran by the Peter Jones Foundation, creating and running their own business while building practical entrepreneurial skills highly sought after by employers.

AQA A Level Business syllabus

Assessment

A Level Business is assessed through three written exams (2 hours each) at the end of the course. Papers assess a broad range of knowledge, understanding, and skills acquired across the entire syllabus:

  • Paper 1: Involves four sections with a mixture of- multiple choice, short answer questions and two 25 mark essay questions.
  • Paper 2: This exam involves three data response compulsory questions, each and made up of three or four part questions.
  • Paper 3: A case study will be shared, followed by questions.

Beyond the classroom

  • Tycoon competition: Set up and run your own business to develop entrepreneurial skills.
  • Business visits: Gain insights into industries through tours of real-world companies.
  • Talks from professionals: Learn directly from business leaders about strategy and innovation.

“Studying business opens doors to understanding the world and equips you to make a real impact.”

You will enjoy Business if you…

  • Are curious about how companies operate and succeed
  • Want to explore marketing, finance, and management strategies
  • Enjoy analysing current trends and global business challenges
  • Are interested in entrepreneurship or a career in the corporate world.

“The UK has over 5.5 million small businesses, contributing to 99% of the country’s total business population”

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