The subject lends itself to a very contemporary approach to teaching and learning. Pupils are expected to keep abreast of the news and to develop an analytical approach to life from a commercial point of view. Lessons often contain recent affairs unfolding across the nation and across global markets. The following topics are covered during the course. 1. What is business? 2. Managers, leadership and decision making 3. Decision-making to improve marketing performance 4. Decision-making to improve operational performance 5. Decision-making to improve financial performance 6. Decision-making to improve human resource performance 7. Analysing the strategic position of a business 8. Choosing strategic direction 9. Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies 10. Managing strategic change
You do not need to have studied Business at GCSE Level. However, we recommend a 5 at GCSE Maths and English. It is more important that you have a strong interest in business issues and want to learn how a business is organised, operates, plans and makes its decisions.
You will need to learn theory and apply this theory to real-life scenarios. In addition, you will have to show your ability to analyse the information that you have presented. To secure the highest marks you will also be required to evaluate the information that you provide. Paper 1 33.3% - Fifteen multiple choice questions and short answer questions in two compulsory sections. Two essays with a choice of one from two. Paper 2 33.3% - Three multi-part data response compulsory questions. Paper 3 33.3% - Six compulsory questions based on one case study.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,815; Boarding £35,310 - £44,100 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Stebbing Road, Felsted, CM6 3LL |
The subject lends itself to a very contemporary approach to teaching and learning. Pupils are expected to keep abreast of the news and to develop an analytical approach to life from a commercial point of view. Lessons often contain recent affairs unfolding across the nation and across global markets. The following topics are covered during the course. 1. What is business? 2. Managers, leadership and decision making 3. Decision-making to improve marketing performance 4. Decision-making to improve operational performance 5. Decision-making to improve financial performance 6. Decision-making to improve human resource performance 7. Analysing the strategic position of a business 8. Choosing strategic direction 9. Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies 10. Managing strategic change
You do not need to have studied Business at GCSE Level. However, we recommend a 5 at GCSE Maths and English. It is more important that you have a strong interest in business issues and want to learn how a business is organised, operates, plans and makes its decisions.
You will need to learn theory and apply this theory to real-life scenarios. In addition, you will have to show your ability to analyse the information that you have presented. To secure the highest marks you will also be required to evaluate the information that you provide. Paper 1 33.3% - Fifteen multiple choice questions and short answer questions in two compulsory sections. Two essays with a choice of one from two. Paper 2 33.3% - Three multi-part data response compulsory questions. Paper 3 33.3% - Six compulsory questions based on one case study.