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"A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts."
Richard Branson
Three reasons to take GCSE Business
Studying Business helps to explain the world you live in—whether local, national or global.
Business is for problem solvers who can think creatively.
The skills developed in Business are the skills needed for your other subjects.
What students have to say about GCSE Business
“Business is an interesting subject. It has given me an insight into the real world.”
“I’ve been surprised by the subject. I enjoy it and enjoy taking part in discussions.”
“It’s an entertaining and useful way to learn about the real world, in school.’’
Course content
GCSE Business enables students to build an understanding of the business world. The course will help you develop as a decision maker and you will learn essential skills. You will study a range of different businesses from local to national and multinational. The course covers these key areas:
Unit 1: Influences of operations and HRM on business activity
Unit 1 Business in the real world (Background to Business; Business ownership; Expanding a Business)
Unit 2 Influences on Business (Economic, environmental and ethical considerations; Legislation, Technology)
Unit 3 Business Operations (Methods of production, stock control and quality; Choosing suppliers)
Unit 4 Human Resources (Organisational design; Recruitment & Selection process; Motivation and Training)
Unit 2: Influences of marketing and finance on business activity
Unit 1 Business in the real world (as above)
Unit 2 Influences on Business (as above)
Unit 5 Marketing (Market segmentation; Market research; The Marketing Mix)
Unit 6 Finance (Sources of finance; Cash flow; Financial terms and calculations; Financial documents)
If you would like any further information, please contact nbarnes@stokesley-alt.uk
Future career/progression possibilities
There is a huge list of future career opportunities: finance, banking or insurance, marketing, HR, etc. The study of business can lead wherever you want it to. A knowledge of business is also important for consultancy, certain teaching jobs and for financial journalists. It's not just for people who want to start their own business!
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