Business Studies
Course summary
You will develop practical skills and a theoretical understanding of the world of business including areas such as banking, marketing, insurance and accounting. As well as learning about employment areas, you will develop the skills you need to build a successful career including teamwork, innovation and entrepreneurship. This is a two-year course equivalent to three A Levels. You will look in depth at Finance, Management, Marketing, Events Management, International Business and Decision Making in Business. In the second semester each year, you have the opportunity to select modules of your choice, just like at university. These choices allow you to specialize in different areas of business. The options change each year, but are likely to include: Law, Customer Service, Accounting, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Recruitment and Digital Marketing. During the course you will develop your group work, IT and presentation skills. You will have a personal tutor who supports and guides you through the course. You will meet with your personal tutor for group meetings and for personal one to one meetings on a regular basis.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Business | Grade L2M in Business | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
5 x GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, or a Level 2 BTEC at Merit or above in a relevant subject.
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Assessment
The course is assessed through approximately 60% coursework and 40% modular exams. There are exams in Finance and Marketing in the first year and Management and Decision Making in the second year. Coursework will include written reports, presentations, role plays and time-limited exercises.
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