Business Studies
Nether Stowe School - Staffordshire
01543263446
St Chad's Road, Lichfield, WS13 7NB
Course summary

This course is for students who want to study Business Studies post 16. Students will undertake a variety of units that will provide an in-depth understanding of the principles of business. Topics will include: Exploring Business, Developing a marketing campaign, Personal and Business Finance, and Recruitment and Selection Process. You will learn through formal teaching in the classroom including case studies, discussions, films, individual and group project work and debates. You will be expected to undertake private study including research, revision and homework tasks.

Entry requirements

There is no requirement to have studied Business before however we do ask for 5 or more GCSE grades at 4 and above. To apply for Nether Stowe Sixth Form students require a Grade 4 or above in at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications, including either English (Language or Literature) or Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1 (Internally assessed coursework) – Exploring Business. Unit 2 (Computer based externally assessed exam including a research project) – Developing a marketing campaign. Unit 3 (2 hour external exam) – Personal and Business Finance Unit 8 (internally assessed coursework) – Recruitment and Selection Process

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSt Chad's Road, Lichfield, WS13 7NB