Course details

GCSE Business Studies

Studying GCSE Business Studies:

This course has been developed to encourage students to be inspired, moved and challenged by following a broad , coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study and gain an insight into related sectors.

GCSE qualifications in Business Studies enable students to:

Actively engage in the study of business and economics to develop as effective and independent students and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds
Develop and apply their knowledge, understanding and skills to contemporary issues in a range of local, national and global contexts
Appreciate the range of perspectives of different stakeholders in relation to business and economic activities
Consider the extent to which business and economic activity can be ethical and sustainable

The course will consist of the following units:

Introduction to small businesses
Investigating small businesses
Building a business

The course will be assessed through two externally assessed examinations and one controlled assessment.

Personal Qualities required to study GCSE Business Studies

An interest in business

Enthusiasm

By achieving a GCSE in Business Studies this could lead to:

Further education: most post-16 establishments deliver Business Studies at intermediate and advanced levels.

More information

Any parents or students who would like more information about the course should contact Miss W Gerrard who will be happy to answer any questions.

Remember: This course is worth 1 GCSE. You should choose this as ONE of your Option Choices.