Business studies is a broad and relevant course which explores how decisions made interact with the world around us. We interpret them from a variety of viewpoints and assess the outcomes of those selected for everyone impacted. Course Content Year 12 Unit 1 This unit focuses on new business start-ups and SMEs to allow learners to understand the issues surrounding small businesses including: Enterprise; Business plans; Markets and Business structure. Unit 2 In this unit learners are introduced to the four main functions of a business: finance, marketing, human resources and operations management. They will form an understanding of how these main functions operate in a competitive environment to enable success. Year 13 Unit 3 This unit introduces learners to analytical techniques and business strategies and requires the analysis and evaluation of quantitative and qualitative data to make reasoned judgements to opportunities and problems. Unit 4 This unit completes the holistic approach by introducing the wider external environment and how businesses adapt to succeed in a global marketplace.