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GCSE

Studying business at GCSE can be useful for anyone. We are all influenced by businesses every day. All of us work for organisations or know people who run their own companies and GCSE Business will help you understand what is going on. Above all else though, choose GCSE business if the actions that businesses take interests you. The study of business also requires you to be competent in numeracy as there are a lot of financial calculations.

EXAMINATION BOARD
Edexcel

ASSESSMENT

There are two written exams at the end of year 11. Together they make up 100% of the grade. There is no coursework element to this course. The two exams papers are 1 hour 30 minutes each. Paper 1 covers Year 10 content and Paper 2 covers Year 11 content.

UNIT CONTENT

While studying the two units of this course you are likely to learn a lot of new things. You will be introduced to the world of small businesses and will look at what makes someone a successful business person. You will find out how to develop an idea and spot an opportunity, and turn that into a successful business. You will understand how to make a business effective and manage money. You will also see how the world around us affects small businesses and all the people involved.

OTHER INFORMATION

This business course can help you prepare for further education such as A-Levels or apprenticeships. You will become skilled in making decisions, being creative, solving problems, understanding finance, dealing with data, communicating and working as part of team. A GCSE Business course could lead to work in any business or organisation.

A Level

From Google to Tesla, Virgin to Snapchat, the actions of businesses around the world affect us all. By analysing how and why businesses are successful the Business A Level equips you with the skills and knowledge to understand organisations’ marketing and finance.

You will also gain insight into how they motivate staff; manage major projects, operate in the economy and adapt to the dynamic business environment.

An interest in current business affairs is essential, but no specific GCSE subjects are required to gain access to this course. This course provides you with a foundation for studying Business in higher education. It is also suitable if you wish to pursue a Level 4 apprenticeship, or use your learned skills directly in the workplace.

What skills will I develop?

The A level Business specification encourages learners to develop an enthusiasm for studying business gain an holistic understanding of business in a range of contexts develop a critical understanding of organisations and their ability to meet society’s needs and wants understand that business behaviour can be studied from a range of perspectives generate enterprising and creative approaches to business opportunities, problems and issues be aware of the ethical dilemmas and responsibilities faced by organisations and individuals acquire a range of relevant business and generic skills, including decision-making, problem-solving, the challenging of assumptions and critical analysis apply numerical skills in a range of business contexts.

Careers with A Level Business:

This specification provides a suitable foundation for the study of business or a related area through a range of higher education courses, progression to the next level of higher level degree apprenticeship qualifications or employment. Careers that may be of interest for those undertaking business qualifications are: Finance Marketing Human resources Business management Retail management.

Entry Requirements: Students have studied GCSE Business must achieve a grade 4 to continue study at A Level Business.