Business Studies:Single
Oakgrove School - Milton Keynes
01908545300
Venturer Gate, Milton Keynes, MK10 9JQ
Course summary

Year 12 Component 1 • Business Opportunities focuses on new business start-ups and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). • Business Functions broadens the context for learners and includes all types of business organisation, ranging from recently formed small businesses to well established multinational companies. Year 13 Component 2 • The emphasis in this component is on understanding and using analytical techniques and developing appropriate business strategies. • Learners need to understand, construct and analyse a range of decision-making models and investment appraisal methods used by businesses to decide on their strategy. Component 3 • This component focuses on how businesses adapt to succeed in a dynamic external environment. • Learners need to understand that the business world never stands still and there are continuous opportunities and threats to businesses of all sizes.

Entry requirements

5 in English Language OR a 5 in GCSE Business AND a 5 in Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 is based on components 1 and assessed through an external exam, which is composed of short case study based questions. Weighting = 33.33% of the total marks. Paper 2 is based on component 2 and assessed through an external exam, which is composed of short and medium length case study based questions, Weighting = 33.33% of the total marks. Paper 3 is based on component 3 and assessed through an external exam, which is composed of one compulsory case study followed by an essay question. Weighting = 33.33 % of the total marks.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressVenturer Gate, Milton Keynes, MK10 9JQ