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"I believe that business is a great subject to take, especially because it is so applicable to our every day lives. This makes the major concepts of business easier to understand and interpret. It is a subject where common sense and an understanding of the world plays a huge part in understanding the topics. Overall, I really recommend taking this subject and believe it is one that you will not regret!"
What is Business Studies GCSE?
What is Business Studies GCSE?
Course description
Course description
Business Studies involves the study of different business functions within organisations in their economic, political and social contexts. The performance of business is studied from a range of perspectives. Using multiple choice questions and case studies, Business Studies ensures that you gain experience of the real world of business organisations. The use of case study materials also requires that you use a variety of methods to analyse and evaluate this evidence and thus can make reasoned judgements in the context of real business scenarios.
Business Studies gives you the opportunity to learn about the many areas of business and how these are applied in real-life situations. You will be able study how small and national businesses are operated and gain a good understanding of business operations, human resources, marketing and finance.
Course structure
Course structure
This course comprises 2 Units:
· Unit 1 – Influences of Operations and HRM on Business Activity is assessed by a 1 hour 45 minutes written paper equivalent to 50% of the qualification.
· Unit 2 - Influences of Marketing and Finance on Business Activity is also assessed by a 1 hour 45 minutes written paper equivalent to 50% of the qualification.
Qualification: GCSE in Business Studies
Curriculum Leader: Miss H Johnson
harriet.johnson@riddlesdown.org
"I chose Business Studies as I was interested in learning about the subject and I thought it would be useful for my future career. I have really enjoyed learning about business in the real world. It has helped me to understand all aspects from setting up a business, to motivating employees, finance and marketing. I feel I have a greater understanding to the business world and how they operate".
"I enjoy studying business as I find that it is really beneficial to my future, it is also enjoyable to study the different aspects of a business and how it is run. It also allows me to understand business from the point of view of different roles, such as the motivation of employees, the responsibility of a manager and the risks an entrepreneur faces. That is why I enjoy business and would recommend it to Year 9".
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