Business is an amazing subject that is valued by both employers and universities as they will know you will gain skills and knowledge that will help you succeed in their organisation.
Furthermore, it is a subject for those who aim to be the next Elon Musk (a billionaire from starting Tesla) as they will gain the foundations of being an entrepreneur.
Theme 1: Investigating small business
1. Enterprise and entrepreneurship
2. Spotting a business opportunity
3. Finance
4. Ownership
5. External influences on business
Theme 2 – Building a business
1. Growing the business
2. Making marketing decisions
3. Making operational decisions
4. Making financial decisions
5. Making human resource decisions
At the end of year 11, students will sit two exams:
Unit 1 Investigating Small Businesses 50%
Unit 2 Building a Business 50%
Good literacy
Strong numeracy skills
A hardworking attitude
Accountant
Management Consultant
Social Media Manager
Financial Analyst
Human Resources
Marketing
Check out BBC Bitesize to see the topics you will study in more detail.
Mr Asif Badat- Head of Business