Business Studies

Why study GCE Business Studies?
This specification has been produced to enable business to be studied in a methodical and business-like manner and has been designed to:

• Enable candidates to focus on the dynamic nature of the Contemporary business world.
• Provides opportunities for research into topical business.
• Offer opportunities for the development and application of full range of academic skills.

The course covers all aspects of business, but essentially looks at setting up a new business, marketing and finance of a business, communication and the economy.  It is ideal for those wishing to study business at a higher level and business is a key feature of many university degree courses.

What kind of student is this course suitable for?
You will enjoy this course if you:

• like the idea of starting and running your own business.
• want to be able to offer the understanding and skills required by employees.
• want to understand the world of work and matters related to the economy of the UK.
• want to study a course that will have true relevance with your life after education.

What will I learn about on this course?

AS Units
Planning and Financing a Business - Unit 1
Managing a Business - Unit 2

A2 Units
Strategies for Success - Unit 3
The Business Environment and Managing Change - Unit 4

Business lessons are taught with access to state of the art ICT facilities essential for research and are taught by an experienced AS/A2 teacher.

What do I need to take this course?
5 GCSE's Grade A* - C  (including Maths and English)

Course Leader: Mr Bennett