Business

Our teachers are also examiners for the examination boards of the specifications that are delivered to you in school. This means that they’re in the very best position to help you understand the exam specifications and achieve the best you can.

Studying Business A Level is a fantastic choice for any student, no matter what future career you wish to pursue. It is particularly ideal for those who want to one day run a company, or study university courses such as management, accounting or marketing. It gives every student fantastic real-life knowledge and skills that look impressive on UCAS applications, CVs and LinkedIn profiles.

Studying Business at Sheffield Girls’ isn’t all about exam results. We have a dynamic and thriving department and take pride in making lessons fun and engaging. Business studies is a subject so applicable to everyday life that all our students find it fascinating and interesting to study.

The A Level Course

Year 12

In the first year of the course, students will build their knowledge of core business concepts and will apply them to business contexts to develop a broad understanding of how businesses work. They will focus on the core functional areas of any business such as marketing, people, finance and operations management.

Year 13

In the second year of the course, our students will take a much more strategic view of business opportunities and issues, developing a breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding with applications to a wider range of contexts and more complex business scenarios.

The business world is ever-changing and a constant presence in everybody’s lives. This unique characteristic allows us to bring this subject to life in the classroom with real-world examples and case studies to support all areas of learning.

Co-curricular Activities

We help our A Level Business students to find a range of opportunities to enrich their educational experience. These can also be extremely helpful for Higher Education applications, demonstrating an engaged interest in the subject, and a range of widely applicable skills. Activities include:

• GAIN Investment Challenge – an annual stock pitch competition which aims to provide young women with a unique insight into the world of investment management and develop key business analysis skills.
• GDST LEAD – leadership and advanced diploma delivered in partnership with LSE
• King’s College Entrepreneurship Essay Competition – Students choose from one of the three essay questions, exploring the importance of entrepreneurism and the challenges that business-people face.

Our team of Sixth Form Business Prefects are responsible for assisting with Enterprise days, mentoring Business students lower down the school, and assisting with open days.