BUSINESS STUDIES GCSE

Examination Board            EDEXCEL

Assessment      Unit 1: Introduction to Small Business - Written Examination worth 25%
                        Unit 2: Investigating Small Business - Internally assessed Coursework worth 25%
                         Unit 3: Building a Business - Written Examination worth 50%

You should think about taking this subject if ...

• £ you are interested in trying something quite different from your subjects in the Lower School
  £ you have heard of companies such as Nike, Microsoft, Virgin and McDonalds and have wondered what makes them so successful.
  £ you are interested in a subject that is applicable to the real world.
• £ you are considering a career in business, Law, the Civil Service or even are considering setting up your own business one day.

Durig the course you will study...
• the role of different business departments, for example marketing, finance, production and human resources.
• what makes firms successful or unsuccessful, and how people can be enterprising.
• effective financial management.
• global issues affecting business.
• why businesses should act ethically and be socially responsible.
• how businesses can positively and/or negatively affect us as individuals.

You will be expected to...
• participate in group work. You will also be encouraged to make presentations.
• develop necessary problem solving skills — identifying topical and relevant issues and drawing appropriate conclusions.
• develop skills of criticism and evaluation.

Studying this subject could lead to...
• Sixth Form courses at A/S and A2 Level in Business Studies, Economics or, Government and Politics.
• The study of Vocational business subjects and/or a well-paid career in business.