Students will be introduced to Business through the building of knowledge of core business concepts and by applying this knowledge to a variety of contexts, for example, large/small, UK-focused/global, service/manufacturing, to develop a broad understanding of how businesses work. The topics covered in this course lend themselves to studying and engaging with the business world. Students will be encouraged to follow business developments and think critically about contemporary business issues. Most of the assessment material is based on real business situations. By examining and thinking critically about real business situations as students study the subject, they will gain an insight into different contexts which will help them to understand the key issues in any situation and enable them to develop strategic solutions. There are four broad themes: Theme 1: Marketing & People Theme 2: Managing Business Activities Theme 3: Business Decisions and Strategy Theme 4: Global Business – Case Study/Research
Grade 6 GCSE Business. If Business not taken at GCSE then Grade 6 in GCSE English
The above themes are examined as follows: Paper 1: Marketing, people and global business (35%) Themes 1 & 4 2 hours 100 marks available Paper 2: Business Activities, Decisions and Strategy (35%) Themes 2 & 3 2 hours 100 marks available Paper 3: Investigating Business in a Competitive Environment (30%) Assess across all four themes 2 hours 100 marks available
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9BY |
Students will be introduced to Business through the building of knowledge of core business concepts and by applying this knowledge to a variety of contexts, for example, large/small, UK-focused/global, service/manufacturing, to develop a broad understanding of how businesses work. The topics covered in this course lend themselves to studying and engaging with the business world. Students will be encouraged to follow business developments and think critically about contemporary business issues. Most of the assessment material is based on real business situations. By examining and thinking critically about real business situations as students study the subject, they will gain an insight into different contexts which will help them to understand the key issues in any situation and enable them to develop strategic solutions. There are four broad themes: Theme 1: Marketing & People Theme 2: Managing Business Activities Theme 3: Business Decisions and Strategy Theme 4: Global Business – Case Study/Research
Grade 6 GCSE Business. If Business not taken at GCSE then Grade 6 in GCSE English
The above themes are examined as follows: Paper 1: Marketing, people and global business (35%) Themes 1 & 4 2 hours 100 marks available Paper 2: Business Activities, Decisions and Strategy (35%) Themes 2 & 3 2 hours 100 marks available Paper 3: Investigating Business in a Competitive Environment (30%) Assess across all four themes 2 hours 100 marks available