Course Overview

GCSE BUSINESS (9-1)  1BS0 

Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel 

Course Content and Skill Development:

This  exciting  and  popular  KS4  Option  gives  you  an  insight  into  the  world  of  business,  what  makes  businesses  successful,  how  to  build  a  small  business,  and  the  factors  that  influence  business outcomes. Some of the topics we will study are: 

• The world of small businesses

• What makes a successful business person?

• How to develop an idea, spot an opportunity, and turn that into a successful business

• How to make a business effective and manage money well

• How the world around us affects small businesses and all the people involved

• How businesses promote themselves and keep customers happy

• How economic events and actions of governments impact on businesses

Method of Study:

Through use of resources on Google Classroom, research and practical tasks, you will continue to develop investigative skills and improve your ability to communicate and explain your ideas to others.  Through the use of case studies you will learn how to be a creative thinker, make decisions and work with numbers to solve business problems. Using presentations and classroom discussions, we will frequently discuss business topics that appear in the news. 

Assessment Structure: 

Theme 1 - Investigating Small Business (1BS0/01- Exam) worth 50% of the final grade

Theme 2 - Building a Business (1BS0/02 - Exam) worth 50% of the final grade.

Opportunities Beyond Year 11:

This course can help you prepare for further and higher education, through a range of routes e.g. AS/A2 levels and vocational courses. Through gaining an insight into business, you are better informed when you join the world of work. This course could also lead to a business-related profession such as accountancy, law, marketing, or the leisure and tourism industry. Or you could start your own business!