Business Studies

Course summary

The course aims to consider a range of different business types and gain an understanding of how the choice of business type might affect the objectives that are set. It will also look at the internal workings of businesses, including their internal structure and how different functional areas work together. Plus, by looking at the external constraints under which a business must operate, an understanding of the legal, financial and ethical factors that have an impact will be gained. It explores ways in which businesses respond to changes in their economic, social and technological environment; and gain an appreciation of the influence different stakeholders can have upon a business.