Business Studies

GCSE Business Learning journey

By the end of the course the students should:

Know and understand the key business concepts and theory from all six units within the syllabus. This includes Business Activity, Marketing, Operations, Human Resources, Finance and External Influences.
Understand business terminology, business objectives, the integrated nature of business activity and the impact of business on individuals
Be able to apply knowledge and understanding to contemporary business issues and to different types and sizes of businesses in local, national and global contexts
Be able to develop as enterprising individuals with the ability to think commercially and creatively to demonstrate business acumen, and draw on evidence to make informed business decisions and solve business problems
Be able to develop as effective and independent learners, and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds
Be able to investigate and analyse real business opportunities and issues to construct well argued, well-evidenced, balanced and structured arguments, demonstrating their depth and breadth of understanding of business
Develop and apply quantitative skills relevant to business, including using and interpreting data