Business Studies:Single
Ashlawn School - Warwickshire
01788573425
Ashlawn Road, Hillmorton, Rugby, CV22 5ET
Course summary

You will study four key themes over two years. These will be: • Theme 1: Marketing and people • Theme 2: Managing business activities • Theme 3: Business decisions and strategy • Theme 4: Global business Themes 1 and 2 build knowledge of core business concepts which are then applied to business contexts to develop a broad understanding of how businesses work. Breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding, with applications to a wider range of contexts and more complex business information, are developed in Themes 3 and 4, requiring students to take a more strategic view of business opportunities and issues.

Entry requirements

• To enter Sixth Form you require 5 GCSE’s Grade 4 and above, including English or Maths. • For students who typically attain 9-5 grades at GCSE. • Grade 6 in English, Grade 5 in Maths, Grade 6 in Business if studied.

How you'll be assessed

There are 3 examinations - all are 2 hours long. Paper 1: Marketing, people and global businesses (35%) Paper 2: Business activities, decisions and strategies (35%) Paper 3: investigating business in a competitive environment (30%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Ofsted RatingSerious Weaknesses
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAshlawn Road, Hillmorton, Rugby, CV22 5ET