GCSE Business Studies
This course will build up the students’ knowledge and understanding of Business, and enable them to develop key skills in Communication, ICT and Application of Number.
What will students learn?
- how different businesses behave
- why businesses need to make a profit
- how they manage their money
- how to use business language
- how to meet the needs and wants of customers.
What does the course consist of?
Business Activity and the Changing Environment examines the objectives of businesses, the business environment and the criteria for judging success. The focus is on clear business objectives and on how the business deals with opportunities and constraints in order to achieve those objectives.
Human Resources looks at people in organisations with a focus on their roles, relationship and management in business.
Marketing focuses on identifying and satisfying customer needs in a changing and competitive environment.
Accounting and Finance focuses on the use of accounting and financial information as an aid to decision-making.
Production looks at the way organisations use and manage resources to produce goods and services.
How will they be assessed?
- Paper 1 Assignment - 25% of final mark
- Paper2 Written Examination (2 hours) - 75% of final mark
Entry Requirements
There are two tiers of entry -
- Higher A* - D
- Foundation C - G
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