Welcome to Business Studies

Business Studies is available to students in Years 9, 10 and 11. The department aims to help students succeed by providing a stimulating learning environment built on support, challenge, praise and encouragement. The department is staffed by Mr Barnes and Mr Springett.

Business Studies develops students' knowledge and understanding of how organisations are structured and managed. There are currently over 200 students studying the subject at Key Stage 4.

We also organise trips and visits to local businesses, encouraging students to take an interest in the business world and develop a genuine desire to explore new ideas.

Key Stage 4: AQA GCSE Business Studies (9–1)

The following units are covered over the three years:

• 3.1 Business in the Real World
• 3.2 Influences on Business
• 3.3 Business Operations
• 3.4 Human Resources
• 3.5 Marketing
• 3.6 Finance

Glossary of key terms

All students have been issued with a revision guide covering the syllabus.

A one-page summary of the course is available here: GCSE Business Studies course summary

The exam board specification is available here: AQA GCSE Business Studies specification

Key Stage 4: OCR Cambridge National Enterprise and Marketing (Level 1/2)

The OCR Cambridge National course is made up of three units:

• Enterprise and marketing concepts

  Students develop essential knowledge and understanding of enterprise and marketing concepts. This is an examined unit lasting 90 minutes.

• Design a business proposal

  Students identify a customer profile for a specific product, carry out market research to generate design ideas, and use financial calculations to propose a pricing strategy and assess the viability of their product proposal.

• Market and pitch a business proposal

  Students develop a brand identity and promotional plan for the product proposed in the second unit. They also develop their pitching skills and present their business proposal to an external audience.

A one-page summary of the course is available here: Enterprise and Marketing course summary

The exam board specification is available here: OCR Cambridge National specification