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Curriculum
Pupils will be taught, in addition to the content of the course, the skills of application, analysis and evaluation. This will not only equip them to make rational judgements of businesses but will also serve as invaluable transferable skills.
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Miss L Davies | |
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Miss S Lawlor | |
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Ms B Lee |
Summary
Students analyse and evaluate the process of starting a new business and the issues that are likely to need consideration as it expands from small and local to national or multinational. Should the business owner set up as a limited company or not? Is buying a franchise a good idea? How do small business owners manage the financial, marketing and production aspects of their business? How can the owners of the business maintain control of the financial, marketing and production aspects of the new business? Will the expansion of the business benefit all of its stakeholders?
GCSE Business Studies
Level: GCSE
Examination Board: Edexcel
Curriculum
In Year 10, students will study the following topics:
- Topic 1 – Enterprise and entrepreneurship
- Topic 2 – Spotting a business opportunity
- Topic 3 – Putting a business idea into practice
- Topic 4 – Making the business effective
- Topic 5 – Understanding external influences on business
Assessment
Unit 1 – Investigating Small Business
Written examination – 1 hour 30 minutes – 50% of GCSE grade
Further Resources
The school has a subscription to The Day, an online news service for schools. Click the button to the right, in order to view activities and discussion points for Business. You can log in with the following details:
Pass: theday
Please see below for a number of resources to maximise students’ progress during their Year 8 curriculum.
- BBC Bitesize: GCSE Business – Business Studies at the BBC.
- Tutor2U – a useful revision tool.
- Business Studies Online – provides students with Business resources.
- GCSE Business Studies Revision Resources – some excellent revision resources for Key Stage 4 students.
Curriculum
In Year 11, students will study the following topics:
- 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
Assessment
Theme 2 – Building a Business
Written examination – 1 hour 30 minutes – 50% of GCSE grade
Further Resources
The school has a subscription to The Day, an online news service for schools. Click the button to the right, in order to view activities and discussion points for Business. You can log in with the following details:
Pass: theday
Please see below for a number of resources to maximise students’ progress during their Year 8 curriculum.
- BBC Bitesize: GCSE Business – Business Studies at the BBC.
- Tutor2U – a useful revision tool.
- Business Studies Online – provides students with Business resources.
- GCSE Business Studies Revision Resources – some excellent revision resources for Key Stage 4 students.
Summary
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business
Examination Board: Edexcel
Curriculum
In Year 12, students will study the following topics:
Unit 1: Exploring Business
The aim of this unit is to give learners knowledge on business ownership and the influences on businesses when setting their strategic aims and objectives.
Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign
Learners will gain skills to have an understanding of how a marketing campaign is developed and produced.
Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance
Learners will understand the importance of personal and business finance to create important financial documents.
Unit 4: Business Communication
The aim of this unit is to show learners that the collection and management of business information, and the successful communication of that information throughout a business, is critical for the future prosperity of the organisation.
Unit 8: Recruitment and Selection Process
The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to recruitment and the importance of ensuring that the best people are selected to work in organisations. Learners will study selection and recruitment techniques and will set up, and take part in, a selection interview.
Assessment
Unit 1: Exploring Business
Internally-assessed coursework – portfolio of work – contributes to one of the 12 units required to be completed for qualification
Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign
Externally-assessed controlled assessment – three-hour supervised assessment based on seen case study – contributes to one of the 8 units required to be completed for qualification
Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance
Externally-assessed examination – 2 hours (100 marks) – contributes to one of the 8 units required to be completed for qualification
Unit 8: Recruitment and Selection in Business
Internally-assessed coursework – portfolio of work – contributes to one of the 12 units required to be completed for qualification
Further Resources
The school has a subscription to The Day, an online news service for schools. Click the button to the right, in order to view activities and discussion points for business studies. You can log in with the following details:
Pass: theday
Please see below for a number of resources to maximise students’ progress during their Year 8 curriculum.
- Tutor2U (BTEC Diploma) – a fantastic revision resource for students.
- S-Cool – in-depth website with excellent resources for Business students.
- Revision Guru – careers advice, revision notes and other great resources.
Curriculum
In Year 13, students will study the following topics:
- Unit 4: Events
- Unit 5: International Business
- Unit 6: Management
- Unit 14: Investigating Customer Service
Assessment
Unit 4: Managing an Event
Internally-assessed mandatory unit – contributes to one of 8 units required to be completed for qualification
Unit 5: International business
Internally-assessed mandatory unit – contributes to one of 8 units required to be completed for qualification
Unit 6: Principals of Management
Externally-assessed examination – contributes to one of the 8 units required to be completed for qualification
Unit 14: Investigating Customer Service
Internally-assessed coursework – portfolio of work – contributes to one of the 8 units required to be completed for qualification
Further Resources
The school has a subscription to The Day, an online news service for schools. Click the button to the right, in order to view activities and discussion points for Business. You can log in with the following details:
Pass: theday
Please see below for a number of resources to maximise students’ progress during their Year 8 curriculum.
- Tutor2U (BTEC Diploma) – a fantastic revision resource for students.
- S-Cool – in-depth website with excellent resources for Business students.
- Revision Guru – careers advice, revision notes and other great resources.
AS level Business
Level: AS level
Examination Board: Edexcel
Curriculum
In Year 12, students will study the following topics:
Theme 1 – Marketing and People
- Meeting customer needs
- The market
- Marketing mix and strategy
- Managing people
- Entrepreneurs and leaders
Theme 2 – Managing Business Activities
- Raising finance
- Financial planning
- Managing finance
- Resource management
- External influences
Assessment
Unit 1 – Marketing and People
External examination – 1 hour 30 minutes – 50% of AS
Unit 2 – Managing Business Activities
External examination – 1 hour 30 minutes – 50% of AS
Further Resources
The school has a subscription to The Day, an online news service for schools. Click the button to the right, in order to view activities and discussion points for Business. You can log in with the following details:
Pass: theday
Please see below for a number of resources to maximise students’ progress during their Year 8 curriculum.
- Tutor2U (A level) – a fantastic revision resource for students.
- S-Cool – in-depth website with excellent resources for Business students.
- Revision Guru – careers advice, revision notes and other great resources.
Curriculum
In Year 13, students will study the following topics:
Theme 3 – Business Decisions & Strategy
- Business objectives and strategy
- Business growth
- Decision-making techniques
- Influences on business decisions
- Assessing competitiveness
- Managing change
Theme 4 – Global Business
- Globalisation
- Global markets and business expansion
- Global marketing
- Global industries and companies
Assessment
Paper 1 – Marketing, People and Global Businesses
External examination – 2 hours – 35% of A2
Paper 2 – Business Activities, Decisions and Strategy
External examination – 2 hours – 35% of A2
Paper 3 – Investigating business in a competitive environment
External examination – 2 hours – 35% of A2
Further Resources
The school has a subscription to The Day, an online news service for schools. Click the button to the right, in order to view activities and discussion points for Business. You can log in with the following details:
Pass: theday
Please see below for a number of resources to maximise students’ progress during their Year 8 curriculum.
- Tutor2U (A level) – a fantastic revision resource for students.
- S-Cool – in-depth website with excellent resources for Business students.
- Revision Guru – careers advice, revision notes and other great resources.
- Student Investor Challenge