The Business course allows students to develop a critical understanding of business activity in the modern world. The specification focuses on the management and strategic decision making businesses take to survive and grow in a modern day economy. Students will develop an understanding of how theory models inform business decisions, and will analyse whether these decisions taken by businesses were the correct ones, and if not, suggest a different strategic direction. The examination paper uses real life businesses and therefore helps to further immerse students in current affairs and the subject. Not only will this course develop students’ academic ability through the use of practical skills such as analysing and evaluating, it will develop students’ independence and confidence, through presentations, group work and target setting, which are all valuable assets to have. Course content The course is made up of 10 areas, each building a holistic view of how businesses run in the modern day. • What is business? • Managers, leadership and decision making • Decision making to improve marketing performance • Decision making to improve operational performance • Decision making to improve financial performance • Decision making to improve human resource performance • Analysing the strategic position of a business • Choosing strategic direction • Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies • Managing strategic change
It is not a requirement of the course to have studied Business at GCSE level. It is more important that you have a genuine interest in current affairs and business matters and a high degree of motivation, organisation and an ability to work independently. You should also have at least a level 5 in English and Mathematics GCSE.
Written examinations
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Love Lane, Kings Langley, WD4 9HN |
The Business course allows students to develop a critical understanding of business activity in the modern world. The specification focuses on the management and strategic decision making businesses take to survive and grow in a modern day economy. Students will develop an understanding of how theory models inform business decisions, and will analyse whether these decisions taken by businesses were the correct ones, and if not, suggest a different strategic direction. The examination paper uses real life businesses and therefore helps to further immerse students in current affairs and the subject. Not only will this course develop students’ academic ability through the use of practical skills such as analysing and evaluating, it will develop students’ independence and confidence, through presentations, group work and target setting, which are all valuable assets to have. Course content The course is made up of 10 areas, each building a holistic view of how businesses run in the modern day. • What is business? • Managers, leadership and decision making • Decision making to improve marketing performance • Decision making to improve operational performance • Decision making to improve financial performance • Decision making to improve human resource performance • Analysing the strategic position of a business • Choosing strategic direction • Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies • Managing strategic change
It is not a requirement of the course to have studied Business at GCSE level. It is more important that you have a genuine interest in current affairs and business matters and a high degree of motivation, organisation and an ability to work independently. You should also have at least a level 5 in English and Mathematics GCSE.
Written examinations