Why take Business Studies?
We all come into contact with businesses every day – when we buy things, use goods and services, or even just observe adverts. The vast majority of us have to work for some kind of business organisation. This course will help you to understand how businesses work and what influences their decisions; it will also prepare you for the world of work.
What will I learn?
The course is divided into two units:
- Influences of operations and HRM on business activity
- Influences of marketing and finance on business activity
Each unit covers these themes:
- Business in the real world
- Influences on business
- Business operations
- Human resources
- Marketing
- Finance
How will I be assessed?
At the end of the course, there are two exams of 1hour 45mins. They are equally weighted.
What skills will I develop?
- The ability to evaluate the effectiveness and success of a business
- An understanding of the role of different stakeholders within a business
- The ability to evaluate the societal factors impacting on the growth of a business
Further Education/Career Opportunities
GCSE Business Studies provides you with an awareness and understanding of a wide range of business concepts and enables you to make an informed choice with regard to selecting your future career or education pathways.
Students successfully completing the course have the opportunity to pursue a range of vocational or academic opportunities including A Level Business Studies or A Level Economics.
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This subject would suit students who
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This subject might not be right for students who
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- Have an interest in the theory of business growth and development
- Are interested in engaging with real life business case studies
- Are Alan Sugar’s potential Young Apprentices!
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- Are not interested in theoretical work
- Don’t enjoy developing the skills of evaluating and analysing
- Don’t like revising for exams
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Any questions? See MS L FERGUSON
