Business Studies
Introduction
Business Studies allows students to actively engage in the study of business and economics in order to develop as effective and independent reflective thinkers with enquiring minds. The course explores issues in a range of local, national and global contexts and encourages students to appreciate the range of perspectives of different stakeholders in relation to business and economic activities. All key business areas are studied ranging from business ownership and purpose, to marketing, finance, human resources, production and sustainability.
Students are able to opt for Business Studies from Year 9.
Key Stage 4 Curriculum information
The course is divided into 2 parts covering a wide range of business issues:
Theme 1: Investigating Small Business (50%) – 90 mins written exam
· Topic 1.1 Enterprise and entrepreneurship
· Topic 1.2 Spotting a business opportunity
· Topic 1.3 Putting a business idea into practice
· Topic 1.4 Making the business effective
· Topic 1.5 Understanding external influences on business.
Theme 2: Theme 2: Building a business (50%) – 90 mins written exam
· Topic 2.1 Growing the business
· Topic 2.2 Making marketing decisions
· Topic 2.3 Making operational decisions
· Topic 2.4 Making financial decisions
· Topic 2.5 Making human resource decisions
Careers in Business
Business Studies qualifications can lead to many roles including retailing, marketing, human resource management, production, customer service, management, finance and administration.
Business Studies allows students to actively engage in the study of business and economics in order to develop as effective and independent reflective thinkers with enquiring minds. The course explores issues in a range of local, national and global contexts and encourages students to appreciate the range of perspectives of different stakeholders in relation to business and economic activities. All key business areas are studied ranging from business ownership and purpose, to marketing, finance, human resources, production and sustainability.
Students are able to opt for Business Studies from Year 9.
Key Stage 4 Curriculum information
The course is divided into 2 parts covering a wide range of business issues:
Theme 1: Investigating Small Business (50%) – 90 mins written exam
· Topic 1.1 Enterprise and entrepreneurship
· Topic 1.2 Spotting a business opportunity
· Topic 1.3 Putting a business idea into practice
· Topic 1.4 Making the business effective
· Topic 1.5 Understanding external influences on business.
Theme 2: Theme 2: Building a business (50%) – 90 mins written exam
· Topic 2.1 Growing the business
· Topic 2.2 Making marketing decisions
· Topic 2.3 Making operational decisions
· Topic 2.4 Making financial decisions
· Topic 2.5 Making human resource decisions
Careers in Business
Business Studies qualifications can lead to many roles including retailing, marketing, human resource management, production, customer service, management, finance and administration.
