Business Studies
| Year 11 | Year 12 |
This subject is concerned with understanding businesses of all types and sizes. It looks at issues relating to the main areas of business: e.g. people and management, production, marketing and finance.
It is a practical subject with pupils finding out about real business through:
| individual/class investigation |
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| visits to and from firms |
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| case studies |
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| role play |
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| running your own business (mini enterprise) |
Like people in business, pupils will be expected to develop and use IT skills where appropriate.
Course Assessments consists of two components:
| Component |
Description |
Duration |
Value |
| Coursework |
One piece relating to a business problem |
20 % |
|
| Terminal Exam |
Paper 1: Case Study |
1.5 Hrs |
40 % |
| Paper 2: Mixed Questions |
2 Hrs |
40 % |
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