Business Studies

BUSINESS STUDIES

Aims at GCSE

• to make effective use of terminology, concepts and methods relevant to Business Studies and to recognise the strengths and limitations of the ideas used.

• to apply knowledge and understanding in a wide range of contexts, distinguishing between facts and opinions and evaluating data in order to make informed judgements.

• to develop knowledge and understanding of the features and dynamics of business activity from a range of perspectives – theoretical (eg economics, sociology and psychology) and role specific (eg the consumer, the shareholder, the employee and the manager).

The learning experience at GCSE means that, wherever possible, opportunities are provided for pupils to put theory into practice by means of case studies, simulations, work experience and the use of IT. During the two year course, there will also be opportunities to visit a variety of business organisations and hear external speakers.

The option is open to all pupils who have a reasonable level of English and Mathematics.

Pupils take a terminal examination which is tiered and comprises 75% of the total mark, the remaining 25% coming from a portfolio of internally assessed work.