Head of Department - Adam Lockwood
Subjects offered at post 16- BTEC LEvel3 National Extended Certificate in Business
Business Studies helps student’s develop a critical understanding of organisations, the markets they serve and the process of adding value be aware that business behaviour can be studied from the perspectives of a range of stakeholders acquire a range of skills including decision-making and problem-solving be aware of the current structure of business and business practice.
Business studies is a subject that looks at what a business is and what they do? It focuses on
key aspects of real businesses and the overriding focus of the course is on decision making in
businesses. You will look at both theory and the application of the theory through short answer
and longer essay style answer so the ability to analyse and problem solve are key. It is also a
subject that requires significant participation in lessons, hence debate and discussion are healthily
encouraged. You are also expected to expand your knowledge by reading business related
articles and watching relevant television programmes.
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