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Business Studies & Economics
Business Studies GCSE is one of the most popular courses to take at GCSE. It applies knowledge and understanding to contemporary business issues and to different types and sizes of businesses in local, national and global contexts. Along with this it works well with many other subjects especially Maths and English Language.
Course Outline
The course is developed into two key sections
Unit 1 (50%) GCSE
This unit concentrates on the key business concepts, issues and skills involved in starting and running a small business. The primary topics it covers are;
- Enterprise and entrepreneurship
- Spotting a business opportunity
- Putting a business idea into practice
- Making the business effective
- Understanding external influences on business
Unit 2 (50%) GCSE
Unit 2 examines how a business develops beyond the start-up phase. It focuses on the key business concepts, issues and decisions used to grow a business, with emphasis on aspects of marketing, operations, finance and human resources. The topics it covers are;
- Growing the business
- Making marketing decisions
- Making operational decisions
- Making financial decisions
- Making human resource decisions
Assessment and Progression
Examination Board:
Edexcel
Grading System
Level 1 – 9
Assessment
2 formal written examinations at the end of Year 11
Paper 1: Investigating a small business
Paper 2: Building a business
1 hour 30 minutes
Progression to Sixth Form
Business Studies is currently the most popular subject at A Level. Due to its diversity and ability to use a wide range of skills that open doors to many different career opportunities.
Future Career Links
- Accountancy
- Law
- Advertising
- General Management
- HR Management