Business Studies

Course summary

This fascinating course covers areas such as the business environment, which looks at different types of businesses and the effects of the economy, as well as business resources, which provides a great introduction to finance. In Year 12 you will study a range of business organisations like Tesco, Unilever, BBC, and the challenges they face. You will find out how and why Greggs have adapted their portfolio to introduce “food on the go”, and the vegan sausage roll and research the production of electric vehicles at Jaguar Land Rover plc. You will also get to plan a promotional campaign for a selected business having conducted your own market research. In Year 13 you will study finance, including which bank account is the most suitable for a client, and how to interpret financial documents. You will develop essential life skills by participating in a recruitment and selection exercise that models a “real life“ business.