The aim of the course is to develop a critical understanding of organisations, the markets they serve and the process of adding value, through a problem-solving approach to business studies. This will be done by encouraging students to develop: a knowledge and critical understanding of the way businesses are organised internally and of the local, national and international environments within which business operates; skills of research, selection and use of data, decision-making and presentation. This course is an excellent base for students to go on to study the many different business degrees offered at university or to secure, for example, a financial apprenticeship.
It is required for students to have a grade 6 or above in Business and desirable in English Language.
Paper 1 - Marketing, people and global businesses - 2 hour written exam - 35%. Paper 2 - Business activities, decisions and strategy - 2 hour written exam - 35%. Paper 3 - Investigating business in a competitive environment - 2 hour written exam - 30%.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Duffield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9RZ |
The aim of the course is to develop a critical understanding of organisations, the markets they serve and the process of adding value, through a problem-solving approach to business studies. This will be done by encouraging students to develop: a knowledge and critical understanding of the way businesses are organised internally and of the local, national and international environments within which business operates; skills of research, selection and use of data, decision-making and presentation. This course is an excellent base for students to go on to study the many different business degrees offered at university or to secure, for example, a financial apprenticeship.
It is required for students to have a grade 6 or above in Business and desirable in English Language.
Paper 1 - Marketing, people and global businesses - 2 hour written exam - 35%. Paper 2 - Business activities, decisions and strategy - 2 hour written exam - 35%. Paper 3 - Investigating business in a competitive environment - 2 hour written exam - 30%.