Business Studies

Business Studies is a GCSE and A level course. Students in Year 9 have the opportunity of selecting this as an option for their GCSE studies. 

The Business Department endeavours to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes in students which will enable them to: 

• Explore the economic aspects of their present lives and the organisation of production, consumption and distribution; 
• Develop an understanding of the economic, social and political systems and how these influence local, regional, national and international business behaviour and economic forces;
• Prepare for the challenges, opportunities and experiences of the world of work;
• Understand the economic, social and political environment within and outside business, and to consider ways in which they are able to influence business objectives, activities and decisions;
• Understand how the main types of business and commercial institutions are organised, financed and operated, and how their relationships with other organisations, consumers, owners and society are regulated;
• Develop an awareness of the nature and significance of innovation and change within the context of business.

Students will:

• gain a broad understanding of business and be able to study selected areas in more depth; 
• develop skills, knowledge and understanding in business; 
• have an opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way; 
• follow a programme of study that enables progression to both higher education and employment within business; 
• gain confidence through developing independent learning skills.

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Our Curriculum

Curriculum Map Business 

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