Business Studies
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Course Description
Overall, the Edexcel GCSE Business Studies qualification provides students with the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to succeed in the world of business, whether they choose to pursue further education, enter the workforce, or start their own business.
Key areas of development:
Understand the key concepts and principles of business
Develop practical business skills, Learn about entrepreneurship and small business start-up
Understand the global business environment
Develop critical thinking and analytical skills
Prepare for further education and employment
Exam Information
Exam Board: Edexcel
100% Exams
Paper 1: Theme 1: Investigating Small Business (50%)
Paper 2: Theme 2: Building a Business (50%)
Course Structure
Qualification: GCSE in Business Studies
Head of Department: Miss N Owusu
email nowusu@cws.foliotrust.uk
Career Pathways
A Levels - Economics and Business
Degrees - Business studies, Economics, Business commerce
Careers - Teacher, finance, marketing, human resources, operations, consulting, or entrepreneurship