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AQA A-Level Business Studies Revision

Adaptive practice aligned to the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance specification. 8 topics, exam-style questions, and instant AI feedback.

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About AQA A-Level Business Studies

AQA is the largest exam board in England, setting GCSE and A-Level exams taken by millions of students each year. Known for clear mark schemes and well-structured specifications across all major subjects.

A-Level Business Studies examines how businesses operate, compete, and make strategic decisions in dynamic markets. You will study topics including marketing, finance, operations management, human resources, strategic planning, and the external business environment. The course develops your ability to analyse data, evaluate business decisions, and construct evidence-based recommendations.

Topics in AQA A-Level Business Studies

1 Business Strategy

2 Finance

3 Marketing

4 Operations

5 Human Resources

6 External Influences

7 Decision Making

8 Business Growth

Study Tips for AQA Business Studies

Practise financial calculations regularly — ratio analysis, break-even, cash flow forecasting, and investment appraisal (ARR, NPV, payback period) appear consistently in exams and are straightforward marks once you are confident with the methods.

Build a library of real business examples for each topic area. Referencing specific companies (e.g. how Tesco uses loss leaders, why JD Sports expansion strategy succeeded) adds depth and credibility to your answers.

Learn key business models and frameworks (SWOT, PESTLE, Porter s Five Forces, Boston Matrix, Ansoff Matrix) and practise applying them to case studies rather than just reciting their components.

For human resources topics, link motivation theories (Maslow, Herzberg, Taylor) to real workplace practices and evaluate their relevance to modern businesses. Examiners reward application over description.