Senior Business Studies

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Business Studies

Business Studies provides an ideal route into many courses offered at university.

 

Business Studies offers a unique chance for students to apply theory to the real world and bring personal experiences and ideas into the classroom.

In Business Studies, aspiring entrepreneurs, creative leaders and future finance directors have the opportunity to learn how to make businesses more effective and increase the chances of success.

Studying business studies can provide numerous benefits and opportunities for students who are interested in the world of commerce and entrepreneurship.

Reasons why studying business studies can be valuable:

  • Provides insights into economic, legal, social, and technological factors. 
  • Helps develop analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Provides a foundation in entrepreneurship. 
  • Opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities in various sectors.
  • Helps students become financially literate. 
  • Equips students with the skills to adapt to changing environments, innovate, and stay competitive in the job market.
GCSE Topic Overview

Topic 1: Business Activity

  • 1.1 The role of business enterprise and entrepreneurship
  • 1.2 Business planning
  • 1.3 Business ownership
  • 1.4 Business aims and objectives
  • 1.5 Stakeholders in business
  • 1.6 Business growth

Topic 2: Marketing

  • 2.1 The role of marketing
  • 2.2 Market research
  • 2.3 Market segmentation
  • 2.4 The marketing mix

Topic 3: People

  • 3.1 The role of human resources
  • 3.2 Organisational structures and different ways of working
  • 3.3 Communication in business
  • 3.4 Recruitment and selection
  • 3.5 Motivation and retention
  • 3.6 Training and development
  • 3.7 Employment law

Topic 4: Operations

  • 4.1 Production processes
  • 4.2 Quality of goods and services
  • 4.3 The sales process and customer service
  • 4.4 Consumer law
  • 4.5 Business location
  • 4.6 Working with suppliers

Topic 5: Finance

  • 5.1 The role of the finance function
  • 5.2 Sources of finance
  • 5.3 Revenue, costs, profit and loss
  • 5.4 Break-even
  • 5.5 Cash and cash flow

Topic 6: Influences on business

  • 6.1 Ethical and environmental considerations
  • 6.2 The economic climate
  • 6.3 Globalisation

 

Assessment

Business 1: business activity, marketing and people

(50% of total GCSE)

  • 80 Marks
  • 1 Hour 30 Minutes paper

Business 2: operations, finance and influences on business 

(50% of total GCSE)

  • 80 Marks
  • 1 Hour 30 Minutes paper

Business Studies GCSE Exam Specification

 


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