Peter Symonds College Prospectus 2014
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- CILEX - Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
- Legal Word Processing and Audio (Levels 2 3)
- Business Skills in the LegalEnvironment (Level 3)
- Proof-reading (Levels 2 and 3)
Business StudiesAQABusiness Studies is a popular subject to study at A Level providing a valuable academic and work-related qualification whilst also developing useful life skills, such as financial literacy. The subject explores the challenges and issues of starting a business and examines the different functions of a business (Human Resources, Finance, Marketing and Operations) evaluating how each contributes to the achievement of a firm’s objective. It also assess how external factors such as changing interest rates impact on a business. The first year of the course looks at small to medium size businesses focusing on the internal issues they face as they strive to succeed, whilst at A2 larger scale businesses and issues faced in the wider world are investigated. The course looks at decision-making and provides grounding in the essentials of management as you study subjects as diverse as leadership skills and cash flow forecasting. Unit 4 includes a Research Project which will develop skills vital to success at university. The course will take you on a journey which looks at business decision-making from different perspectives, on a career path that begins with starting a business and continues to look at the issues faced by middle managers and culminates in setting the strategic direction as a Director of a large company. You will learn specialist business terms and develop the examination skills and techniques vital for success. The subject will prepare you for study at a higher level whilst also developing skills and knowledge that will be useful in the work place and in the management of your personal finances.
AS LevelUnit One: Starting a Business and Financial Planning Examined by a 1 hour 15 minute data response paper. Unit Two: Managing a Business People, Finance, Operations Management, Marketing and Competition Examined by a 1 hour 30 minute data response paper. A2 LevelUnit Three: Strategies for Success Examined by a 1 hour 45 minute case study paper. Unit Four: The Business Environment Examined by a 1 hour 45 minute research and essay paper. Standard entry requirements. Business (Applied) AQA The Applied Business Double Award teaches you about the key areas of business including Finance, Marketing and Business Planning. The employer-endorsed content is up-to-date and relevant, reflecting the blend of business knowledge, practical skills, communication and team working skills needed by someone who is considering a career in business. In the first year the Double Award will take up two A level choices and successful completion of the two years will provide the student with the equivalent of two A levels. This will leave additional appropriate AS/A2 choices to be taken alongside the Applied Double Award. This course has 50% coursework, 50% examined units. By completing the Double Award students will:
The units of study in the first year are likely to include:
Standard entry requirements. ChemistryOCRThe Salters course clearly links chemical ideas to present day applications. It is designed to follow on from GCSE additional science or GCSE Chemistry. The ability to handle calculations and mathematical rearrangements is a definite advantage here. Frequent practical work helps you handle equipment and chemicals safely, and develops your skills in observing, interpreting, and analysing your results. Chemistry combines particularly well with Maths, Biology, Physics, Environmental Studies and Geology and is an essential subject if you are considering a career in medicine, veterinary science, pharmacy or dentistry. AS LevelIncludes chemistry of the elements, reactions in the atmosphere, development of fuels and polymers, all supported with chemical theory. Both concepts and content are more rigorous than at GCSE. A2 LevelBuilds on your AS knowledge, includes modules on medicinal chemistry, proteins, coloured materials, steel and electrochemical cells, acidity and reactions in the oceans. A particular strength of this course is that your A2 coursework consists of an individual investigation where you spend 4-5 weeks carrying out experimental research into a topic of your choice. Standard entry requirements, plus additional requirements for science subjects. CILEX - Chartered Institute of Legal ExecutivesLegal Secretary’s qualifications are offered at Levels 2 and 3. Both qualifications are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and City and Guilds. The courses develop a number of inter-related skills within the context of a legal environment. The skills you will learn will prepare you to work effectively within a legal secretarial or administrative environment. At Level 3, the course will develop your skills to provide a higher level of support to legal executives, solicitors, barristers or other legal personnel. Legal Word Processing and Audio (Levels 2 & 3)Criminal litigation; family law; probate; civil litigation; conveyancing and corporate law. Working in the Legal Environment (Level 2)Topics include: office organisation and structure, aspects of legal practice, health and safety, teamwork, planning, organising and improving your work, communications, recording, storing and supplying information, and effective customer service. Business Skills in the LegalEnvironment (Level 3)Topics include: evaluation of different types of IT equipment and systems, knowledge of the legal system and of how legislation affects the legal office, importance of effective team working, resolving potential conflict, and co-ordinating an event. Proof-reading (Levels 2 and 3)An externally assessed examination. You may choose to study an optional module covering spread sheet and database design and use. This course combines well with 3 AS/A2 levels. Standard entry requirements. Directory: prospectus prospectus -> State school prospectus -> Prospectus ms/MPhil/llm shari’ah/Phd programmes Download 229.69 Kb. Share with your friends:
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