Welcome to Business Studies

Business Studies is available to students in Year 9, 10 and 11. The Department believes our students will succeed by providing a stimulating environment that is conducive to learning with support, challenge, praise and encouragement. The department is comprised of Mr Barnes  and Mr Springett. Business Studies will help to develop your knowledge and understanding of how organisations are organised and managed.

There are currently over 200 students studying the subject at Key Stage 4.

We also organise a number of trips and visits to local businesses and we encourage students to have an interest in the world of business and a real desire to explore new ideas.

Key Stage 4 AQA GCSE Business Studies (9-1)

The following units are covered over the three years:

• 3.1 Business In Real World
  
• 3.2 Influence On Business
  
• 3.3 Operations
  
• 3.4 Human Resources
  
• 3.5 Marketing
  
• 3.6 Finance
  

Here is the glossary of important key terms.

A full revision guide covering the new syllabus has been issued to all students. 

A One Page Summary of the course can be found here: Click Here

The Exam Board Specification can be found here: Click Here

The Course Learning Journey (See what topics we cover when) can be found here: Click Here

Key Stage 4 OCR Cambridge National Enterprise & Marketing Level 1 & 2

OCR Business Studies is a modular course made up of 3 units:

• Enterprise and marketing concepts. Learners will develop essential knowledge and understanding of enterprise and marketing concepts.  This is an examined unit- 90 minutes

• Design a business proposal. Learners will identify a customer profile for a specific product, complete market research to generate product design ideas, and use financial calculations to propose a pricing strategy and determine the viability of their product proposal.

• Market and pitch a business proposal. Learners will develop the skills to create a brand identity and promotional plan for their specific business product proposal developed in the second topic. They will develop pitching skills in order to pitch their business proposal to an external audience. 

A One Page Summary of the course can be found here: Click Here

The Exam Board Specification can be found here: Click Here

The Course Learning Journey (See what topics we cover when) can be found here: Click Here