Business Studies

Course summary

Business Studies aims to provide an understanding of the internal workings of organisations, their business behaviour and the environment in which they operate. Business Studies is a subject which incorporates a variety of different styles including both numeracy and literacy. YEAR 12 During this year you will complete: • What is business? • Managers, leadership and decision making • Decision making to improve marketing performance • Decision making to improve operational performance • Decision making to improve human resource performance YEAR 13 During this year you will complete: • Analysing the strategic position of a business • Choosing strategic direction • Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies • Managing strategic change Post 18 opportunities This course will provide a foundation for students looking to move into the workplace or aiming to continue their studies with a business related degree or many other subjects at university. Destinations of students in the last two years: Nottingham Trent University – Business Management Gloucester University – Marketing, Advertising and Branding Winchester University – Business Management Expenses Students are required to purchase their own text books and need a calculator. There will also be periodic trips which will incur additional costs to help develop their understanding.