Business Studies

Course summary

Britain’s wealth and influence in the world is founded on its trade and industry and the efficiency of the business community is vital in an ever-increasing competitive world. What makes a successful business? How ethical and environmentally friendly is big business? How are British business people meeting the challenges of globalization and competition? How do you find a really good business idea? Why are there relatively few women in top management? What difference is modern technology making to working patterns? How will businesses be affected by 'Brexit'? On this course, you will find answers to these and many other questions. Course Content • What is business? • Managers, leadership, and decision-making. • Improving marketing performance. • Improving operational performance. • Improving financial performance. • Improving human resources performance. • Analysing the strategic position of a business. • Choosing strategic direction. • Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies. Opportunities and experiences in Business • Visits and talks including a Business/ Economics masterclass at Leeds University. • North East Sixth Form Management Games. • Student Investor Challenge.