Business Studies

Course summary

1) Exploring Business: a) Explore the features of different Businesses and analyze what makes them successful b) Investigate how businesses are organized c) Examine the environment in which businesses operate d) Examine business markets e) Investigate the role and contribution of innovation and enterprise to business success 2) Developing a Marketing Campaign: a) The role of marketing b) Using information to develop the rationale for a marketing campaign c) Planning and developing a marketing campaign 3) Personal and Business Finance: a) Understand the importance of managing personal finance b) Explore the personal finance sector c) Understand the importance of accounting d) Select and evaluate different sources of business finance e) Break-even and cash flow forecasts f) Complete statements of comprehensive income and financial position and evaluate a business’s performance 27) Work Experience in Business: a) Investigate opportunities for work-related learning b) Carry out work experience in an appropriate and safe manner c) Reflect on work experience undertaken and its influence on own personal and professional development