It may be the case that aspects of ‘strategy’ (Year 13 material) will be taught in Year 12 if the makeup of the class consists primarily of students who have studied GCSE Business. Teachers have a degree of flexibility in delivering aspects of the syllabus bearing in mind the make-up of the class. By the end of year Year 12, students are expected to understand six units enabling an end of year mock examination to take place that broadly follows the AS examination. Broadly, students study functional decision-making units (1-6) in Year 12 and strategy units (7-10) in Year 13. The two Business teachers share responsibility for the teaching of each of the ten units that make up the A level Business course.
Students choosing Business at A level follow the AQA specification (7132). GCSE Business Studies requires students to have both good numerical and good writing skills and is a good GCSE to study in preparation for a wide variety of careers. The business environment is dynamic and ever changing and delivery of the course content will be supported by reference to current developments in the business world. Make justified decisions using both qualitative and quantitative data including its selection, interpretation, analysis and evaluation and the application of appropriate quantitative skillsĪssessment is via two 1hr 45 min exams with a variety of question types including multiple choice and short answer questions as well as longer data response/case study questions.Investigate, analyse and evaluate business opportunities and issues.Develop problem solving and decision making skills relevant to business.Apply business concepts to familiar and unfamiliar contexts.Use business terminology to identify and explain business activity.The course requires students to draw on their knowledge and understanding to: This GCSE is not essential for the A’ level Business Studies course but it is a useful introduction to those who feel that they have an interest in this area. The GCSE that the department teaches is a Business Studies GCSE run by AQA. Students will become ethically aware as they learn the principles and moral or ethical problems which can afflict households, firms, and/or governments, and consider their place in tackling some of the challenges that face humanity.Ī Level Economics Y13 Course Calendar Curriculum: Business Studies at KS4.Students will be able to model complex economic processes using theoretical constructs, analyse and evaluate the validity of their outcomes, and articulate their findings in a logical way.Students will learn the dynamics of human behaviour at both a micro and a macro level, thereby enabling them to understand how markets work, how markets fail, and the role of institutions within markets.Through studying business, we seek to form the character traits of determination and integrity. Students will become morally responsible as they learn about integrity in the workplace, and that businesses are no less morally accountable than individuals and should be driven to contribute positively to society.Students will be able to engage meaningfully in the world of business through developing their confidence with innovation, driving ideas, marketing products and learning to make informed judgements on quality and efficiency.
Students will learn the fundamentals of business, including an understanding of complex systems, market forces, entrepreneurship and the theory and praxis of business.Mr Tanweer Ahmed – Teacher of Economics and Computer Science Department goals for studentsĪs a result of studying the Business & Economics curriculum we desire to achieve the following goals: Mr Richard Coulthard – Teacher of Economics
Mrs Hasina Ali – Teacher in charge of Business Studies and teacher of Economics Mr Edward Harvey – Head of Social Sciences (Business Studies, Economics & Law)
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