Course information
Business Studies
Branston Community Academy - Lincolnshire
01522880400
Station Road, Branston, Lincoln, LN4 1LH
Course summary

1) Exploring Business: a) Explore the features of different Businesses and analyze what makes them successful b) Investigate how businesses are organized c) Examine the environment in which businesses operate d) Examine business markets e) Investigate the role and contribution of innovation and enterprise to business success 2) Developing a Marketing Campaign: a) The role of marketing b) Using information to develop the rationale for a marketing campaign c) Planning and developing a marketing campaign 3) Personal and Business Finance: a) Understand the importance of managing personal finance b) Explore the personal finance sector c) Understand the importance of accounting d) Select and evaluate different sources of business finance e) Break-even and cash flow forecasts f) Complete statements of comprehensive income and financial position and evaluate a business’s performance 27) Work Experience in Business: a) Investigate opportunities for work-related learning b) Carry out work experience in an appropriate and safe manner c) Reflect on work experience undertaken and its influence on own personal and professional development

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above or equivalent. 4 or more GCSE grades (or equivalent) at Level 4 or above with a keen interest in Business. They also need to have good time management skills and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.

How you'll be assessed

1) Exploring Business - Portfolio Assignment 2) Developing a Marketing Campaign - Case Study Assignment completed under Exam Conditions and Marked Externally 3) Personal and Business Finance - One two-hour exam 27) Work Experience in Business - Portfolio Assignment

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStation Road, Branston, Lincoln, LN4 1LH