Year 9 Options

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.