Business Studies aims to promote an awareness of business organisations, the context in which they operate, the markets they serve and the process of adding value to achieve their objectives. A Business Studies course is particularly suitable for those students who: Have an interest in business and how it operates Want to study a course that is active, enjoyable, and relevant to everyday life Are interested in developing an understanding of how businesses work, develop and make a profit. It is equivalent to 1 A Level and will allow you the opportunity to gain UCAS points for university entry. This is a practical course which will give you the opportunity to complete assignments and activities based on realistic situations linked to working in a variety of businesses. It will give you a good feel for what it will be like to be at work as well as developing your, communication, number, IT, time management and teamwork skills.
It is expected that candidates have 5 GCSE A* - C Grade.
Assessment – 80% Coursework, 20% Exam Cambridge National – Year 12 Unit 1 – The Business Environment (Exam) Unit 4 – Customers and Communication (Coursework) Unit 11 – Accounting Concepts (Coursework) Cambridge National – Year 13 Unit 2 – Working in Business (Exam) Unit 5 – Marketing and Market Research (Coursework)
About Education Provider
Region | London |
Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
Ofsted Rating | Good |
Gender Type | Mixed |
Address | Terling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1JT |
Business Studies aims to promote an awareness of business organisations, the context in which they operate, the markets they serve and the process of adding value to achieve their objectives. A Business Studies course is particularly suitable for those students who: Have an interest in business and how it operates Want to study a course that is active, enjoyable, and relevant to everyday life Are interested in developing an understanding of how businesses work, develop and make a profit. It is equivalent to 1 A Level and will allow you the opportunity to gain UCAS points for university entry. This is a practical course which will give you the opportunity to complete assignments and activities based on realistic situations linked to working in a variety of businesses. It will give you a good feel for what it will be like to be at work as well as developing your, communication, number, IT, time management and teamwork skills.
It is expected that candidates have 5 GCSE A* - C Grade.
Assessment – 80% Coursework, 20% Exam Cambridge National – Year 12 Unit 1 – The Business Environment (Exam) Unit 4 – Customers and Communication (Coursework) Unit 11 – Accounting Concepts (Coursework) Cambridge National – Year 13 Unit 2 – Working in Business (Exam) Unit 5 – Marketing and Market Research (Coursework)