Business Studies
Year 9
In Year 9, pupils will study the topics:
An Introduction to Business and Enterprise
What enterprise is
What makes a good entrepreneur
Having a business idea
A competitive advantage
Dynamic business
The business case study
What's needed for successful business
Business objectives
Adding value
Sectors of production
Market research
Questionnaires and focus
Market segmentation
Market mapping
The competitive environment
GCSE Business (Edexcel)
All pupils opting to study GCSE Business will follow the Edexcel specification.
Year 10 – Theme 1: Investigating small business
Enterprise and entrepreneurship
Spotting a business opportunity
Putting a business idea into practice
Making the business effective
Understanding external influences on business
Year 11 – Theme 2: Building a business
Growing the business
Making marketing decisions
Making operational decisions
Making financial decisions
Making human resource decisions
Examination 100%
2 written examinations of 1 hour 30 minutes duration.
Both are worth 50% of the qualification.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding the Business Studies Curriculum at The Wordsley School, please contact Mrs L Parry (Assistant Headtacher & Curriculum Achievement Lead for Business Studies) on (01384) 816015.