Business
Why Study Business Studies at Key Stage 4?
Students will:
- Develop a practical appreciation of what “being in business” entails
- Develop the understanding and competency needed when considering entering the world of work
- Know and understand business concepts
- Develop as enterprising individuals with the ability to think commercially and creatively
- Develop as effective and independent students, and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds
- Investigate and analyse real business opportunities
This qualification in business will:
- Enable you to understand more about the business world
- Motivate and challenge you, and prepare you to make informed decisions about further study and career pathways Progress onto numerous qualifications
Course Content
Theme 1: Investigating a small business
- Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes (90 marks), 50% of the qualification • Enterprise and entrepreneurship, Spotting a business opportunity, Putting a business idea into practice, Making the business effective, Understanding external influences on business
Theme 2: Building a business
- Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes (90 marks), 50% of the qualification
- Growing the business, making marketing decisions, making operational decisions, making financial decisions, making human resource decisions
