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Why Should I Study Business Studies?
Why Should I Study Business Studies?
Business Studies is relevant to the business world today and provides the opportunity for students to gain a deeper understanding of business events they might see or hear about in the news. The course will appeal to students who are interested in economics and the world of business.
What qualities will I need to be successful in Business?
What qualities will I need to be successful in Business?
Students taking this course will need to have developed good literacy and numeracy skills and have an interest in analysing and interpreting data related to business and industrial practice. Strong ICT skills would be an asset, but students do not have to produce all their work on computer. Success in this subject requires a great deal of independent research. Students will be assessed not only on their knowledge and understanding but also their application of knowledge, analysis of information and ability to make reasoned decisions. Those students who have achieved their potential in this subject have been highly motivated and self-disciplined in managing their own workload.
What will I study over 2 years?
What will I study over 2 years?
Students apply their knowledge and understanding to different business contexts ranging from small enterprises to large multinationals and businesses operating in local, national and global contexts. Students develop an understanding of how these contexts impact on business behaviour. Students will apply their knowledge and understanding to business decision making including:
the interdependent nature of business activity, influences on business, business operations, finance, marketing and human resources, and how these interdependencies underpin business decision making
how different business contexts affect business decisions
the use and limitation of quantitative and qualitative data in making business decisions.
Our specification requires students to draw on the knowledge and understanding to:
use business terminology to identify and explain business activity
apply business concepts to familiar and unfamiliar contexts
develop problem solving and decision-making skills relevant to business
investigate, analyse and evaluate business opportunities and issues
make justified decisions using both qualitative and quantitative data including its selection, interpretation, analysis and evaluation, and the application of appropriate quantitative skills.
How will I be assessed in Business?
How will I be assessed in Business?
Examination – two x 1 hour 45-minute written papers (weighting of 50% each).
Possible Further Education and Career Pathways Options
Possible Further Education and Career Pathways Options
Many past students have gone on to do business-related degrees, whilst others have used the vocational aspects of the course as an excellent preparation for jobs in banking, finance, leisure and administration.
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