The specification is structured into four ‘themes’, assessed across three examinations. This course has been designed to reflect this, and will take students through each theme in the following order: Theme 1 : Marketing and people Theme 2 : Managing business activities Theme 3 : Business decisions and strategy Theme 4 : Global business THIS COURSE ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO: • Develop an enthusiasm for studying business • Gain a holistic understanding of business in a range of contexts • Develop a critical understanding of organizations and their ability to meet society’s needs and wants • Understand that business behavior can be studied from a range of perspectives to generate enterprising and creative approaches to business opportunities, problems, and issues • Be aware of the ethical dilemmas and responsibilities faced by organizations and individuals • Acquire a range of relevant business and generic skills, including decision-making, problem-solving, the challenging of assumptions, and critical analysis • Apply numerical skills in a range of business contexts.
5+ Grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent. Grade 4 in English. In addition, applicants will require a Grade 6 in GCSE Business and a Grade 5 in Maths. Students who have not studied GCSE Business will require a Grade 6 in English and a Grade 5 in Maths.
PAPER 1: MARKETING, PEOPLE, AND GLOBAL BUSINESS *PAPER CODE: 9BS0/01 Paper 1 is a written examination and will assess marketing, people, and global businesses. Questions will be drawn from Themes 1 and 4, and from local, national, and global contexts. • Exam Length: 2 hours. • Exam Weighting: 35% of the total qualification. The paper has two sections, A and B. Students answer all questions from both sections Sections A and B each comprise one data response question is broken down into a number of parts, including one extended open-response question. • Marks: 100 marks in total. PAPER 2: BUSINESS ACTIVITIES, DECISIONS AND STRATEGY *PAPER CODE: 9BS0/02. Paper 2 will assess business finance and operations, business decisions, and strategy. Questions will be drawn from Themes 2 and 3, and from local, national, and global contexts. • Exam Length: 2 hours. • Exam Weighting: 35% of the total qualification. The paper has two sections, A and B. Students answer all questions from both sections. Sections A and B each comprise one data response question broken down into a number of parts, including one extended open-response question. • Marks: 100 marks in total. PAPER 3: INVESTIGATING BUSINESS IN A COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT *PAPER CODE: 9BS0/03 Paper 3 will assess content across all four themes. Questions will be drawn from local, national and global contexts. For Paper 3, there will be a pre-released context document issued. A new context will be given out each year and will relate to the examination series for the following summer.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Northgate, Sleaford, NG34 7DD |
The specification is structured into four ‘themes’, assessed across three examinations. This course has been designed to reflect this, and will take students through each theme in the following order: Theme 1 : Marketing and people Theme 2 : Managing business activities Theme 3 : Business decisions and strategy Theme 4 : Global business THIS COURSE ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO: • Develop an enthusiasm for studying business • Gain a holistic understanding of business in a range of contexts • Develop a critical understanding of organizations and their ability to meet society’s needs and wants • Understand that business behavior can be studied from a range of perspectives to generate enterprising and creative approaches to business opportunities, problems, and issues • Be aware of the ethical dilemmas and responsibilities faced by organizations and individuals • Acquire a range of relevant business and generic skills, including decision-making, problem-solving, the challenging of assumptions, and critical analysis • Apply numerical skills in a range of business contexts.
5+ Grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent. Grade 4 in English. In addition, applicants will require a Grade 6 in GCSE Business and a Grade 5 in Maths. Students who have not studied GCSE Business will require a Grade 6 in English and a Grade 5 in Maths.
PAPER 1: MARKETING, PEOPLE, AND GLOBAL BUSINESS *PAPER CODE: 9BS0/01 Paper 1 is a written examination and will assess marketing, people, and global businesses. Questions will be drawn from Themes 1 and 4, and from local, national, and global contexts. • Exam Length: 2 hours. • Exam Weighting: 35% of the total qualification. The paper has two sections, A and B. Students answer all questions from both sections Sections A and B each comprise one data response question is broken down into a number of parts, including one extended open-response question. • Marks: 100 marks in total. PAPER 2: BUSINESS ACTIVITIES, DECISIONS AND STRATEGY *PAPER CODE: 9BS0/02. Paper 2 will assess business finance and operations, business decisions, and strategy. Questions will be drawn from Themes 2 and 3, and from local, national, and global contexts. • Exam Length: 2 hours. • Exam Weighting: 35% of the total qualification. The paper has two sections, A and B. Students answer all questions from both sections. Sections A and B each comprise one data response question broken down into a number of parts, including one extended open-response question. • Marks: 100 marks in total. PAPER 3: INVESTIGATING BUSINESS IN A COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT *PAPER CODE: 9BS0/03 Paper 3 will assess content across all four themes. Questions will be drawn from local, national and global contexts. For Paper 3, there will be a pre-released context document issued. A new context will be given out each year and will relate to the examination series for the following summer.