Course information
Business Studies:Single
Whitmore High School - Harrow
02088647688
Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD
Course summary

In the first year students will study two themes: Marketing and People; and Managing Business Activities. In Marketing and People, students will study theories relating to how a business meets customer needs, the market, marketing mix and strategy, managing people and entrepreneurs and leaders. In Managing Business Activities, students will learn about theories relating to raising finance, financial planning, managing finance, resource management and the impact of external influences. In the second year, students will study a further two themes: Business Decisions and Strategy; and Global Business. In Business Decisions and Strategy students will develop an understanding of business objectives and strategy, business growth, decision-making techniques, influences on business decisions, assessing competitiveness and managing change. In Global Business, students will develop an understanding of globalisation, business expansion, global marketing and global industries and markets.

Entry requirements

6 grade 5-9 passes including 5 or higher English Lang AND Math Grade 5 or above in GCSE Business or related subject

How you'll be assessed

AS: 100% exams. Two ninety-minute written exams using short data response and extended open response questions. A Level: 100% exams. Three two-hour exams using short data response and extended response questions as well as questions based on a pre-released case study.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityHarrow
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPorlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD