Business is a diverse subject, there are a lot of components that come to together to create a succesful business. During this course you will explore these components and develop your understanding of how businesses operate covering finances, business purpose, structures, environmental influences, decision-making and marketing. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge by creating an impactful marketing campaign and analysing and preparing financial information.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Exploring Business
Developing a Marketing Campaign
Personal and Business Finance
The English Legal System
HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?
You will use a range of real life business examples to explore topics. To enhance your learning you will have access to industry guest speakers, case studies and financial data. You will also conduct your own research into case examples and will be expected to promote and share your thoughts and ideas in a professional manner.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Assignments
Case Studies
Controlled Assessments
Exams
Written Assignments
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
Business Studies is a well rounded subject that will allow for progression to any Higher Education course, apprenticeship or employment. You could take pathways specialising in accounting, finance, law and marketing and equally use your skills and knowledge in areas of IT and any humanities subject.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?
This course can only be studied as part of a combined studies package. It will run subject to sufficient student numbers and availability of government funding.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You will need five grade 5s including English and maths. This course can only be studied as part of a combined studies package.
