Business Studies

Assessment

Business is ideal for students that have a sound ability in English and enjoy thinking about and evaluating various situations. Are you able to imagine yourself in real life business situations and think of all the elements that might be involved? You will also be required to participate in work related scenarios, e.g. Engaging in a recruitment process, communicating with fellow ‘employees’ and evaluating the effectiveness of real business strategies. All work will be assessed through written assignments and some units will require some active participation. Mandatory units that we study are: Exploring Business Developing a Marketing Plan Personal and Business Finance Managing an Event International Business Principles of Management Business Decision Making We also study 6 optional units that could include the topics below: Recruitment and Selection Process Team Building in Business Investigating Corporate Social Responsibility Training and Development Investigating Customer Service Market Research Work Experience in Business Final Accounts for Public Limited Companies Pitching for a New Business Visual merchandising Creative Promotion Some of these units are assessed internally through report writing, delivering business style presentations and through practical work. Four units are externally assessed through examination and completing projects. The extended diploma in Business is the equivalent in size to 3 A-Levels.