'' In the business world, the rear-view mirror is always clearer than the windshield. (Warren Buffett)''

Business offers students the opportunity to study different types of businesses in different industries. It looks at why they exist, how they are set up and how they are run.

Everyone works in an organisation which is a business of some sort – so studying business is useful as you develop skills that are found in most jobs. 

Business Studies will give you the skills of coming up with business ideas, using maths skills to analyse data, making decisions and developing your communication skills through presentations and reports - all highly transferable skills.

Business Studies can lead into a wide range of careers such as marketing, HR, finance and law. 

Studied alongside maths it can open doors into careers related to finance or running your own business.

Please visit the video link below on why you should study Business Studies A' Level 

Please visit the video link below on why you should study Business Studies BTEC

Possible Careers or jobs relating to Business Studies A' Level and BTEC 

• Bank manager

• Business analyst

• Business development manager

• Customer services manager

• Digital marketer

• Estate agent

• Financial adviser

• Human resources officer

• Investment analyst

• Management consultant

• Market researcher

• Pensions adviser

• Public relations officer

• Retail buyer

• Retail merchandiser

• Road transport manager

• Sales manager

• Social media manager

Examples of apprenticeships that relate to business studies

• Business Administrator - Level:3  Typical length:18 months
• Business to Business Sales Professional (degree) - Level:6 (equivalent to bachelor's degree) Typical length:36 months
• IS Business Analyst - Level:4 (equivalent to certificate of higher education)Typical length:18 month

For more career advice please visit our careers section on the website.