GCSE Business Studies

A GCSE course in Business Studies is ideal for students who:

Are genuinely interested in matters of business and economics
Enjoy communicating and explaining ideas
Thinking creatively and making decisions
Working with numbers to solve business problems
Learning about the world of business through real and relevant local and international brands.

Content:

Students explore the world of small businesses through the lens of an entrepreneur. How and why do business ideas come about? What makes a successful business? Students learn how to develop an idea, spot an opportunity and turn it into a successful business. Students understand how to make a business effective, manage money and see how the world around us affects small businesses and all the people involved.

Students investigate business growth. How does a business develop beyond the start-up phase? They learn about key business concepts and issues and decisions needed to make when growing a business and working in a global business. Students learn about meeting customer needs, making marketing, operational, financial and human resourcing decisions and explore how the wider world impacts the business as it grows.

Assessment:

All assessment is by end of course examinations. There is no coursework.

Paper 1 -Theme 1 – Investigating Small Business 1 hour 45 minutes: 90 marks

Section A: mixture of multiple choice questions and short answer questions
Section B: short answer and extended-writing questions based on a business context
Section C: short answer and extended-writing questions based on a business context

Paper 2 - Theme 2 – Building A Business 1 hour 45 minutes: 90 marks

Section A: mixture of multiple choice questions and short answer questions
Section B: short answer and extended-writing questions based on a business context
Section C: short answer and extended-writing questions based on a business context

This course enables students to understand the world of business and develop skills such as:

Making decisions and developing persuasive arguments
Creative and practical problem-solving
Understanding data, finance and communication.

Further Education and Career Opportunities:

Students may go on to study A Levels and Level 3 Btec courses. The GCSE Business Studies course provides students with an understanding of what is involved in a business related profession, such as accountancy, law, marketing or the leisure and tourism industry.

Examining Board:

Edexcel

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