Course information
Business Studies:Single
The Garibaldi School - Nottinghamshire
01623464220
Forest Town, Mansfield, NG19 0JX
Course summary

The course is for learners who are interested in learning about the business sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in business-related subjects.

Entry requirements

To be discussed at Sixth Form application interview. We expect students to have a good Attitude to Learning score and high attendance and attainment. Offers made after interview will include specific requirements relevant to each student and all students will receive a bespoke offer letter after interview. Most subjects have an entry requirement of a Grade 6. Students must have achieved a Grade 4 in English and Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 (35% of grade): You will tackle data response and essay questions on marketing, people and global businesses – this is the content you study in Theme 1 and Theme 4. Paper 2 (35% of grade): You will tackle data response and essay questions on business activities, decisions and strategy – this is the content you study in Theme 2 and Theme 3. Paper 3 (30% of grade): You will have a research task before the exam. The questions in the exam—data response and essay questions—are linked to the context you will research.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressForest Town, Mansfield, NG19 0JX