Economics

Course summary

Economics and Business are interesting and exciting subjects with many real-world implications. Economics is the science of choice. Through the study of decision-making by consumers, businesses and governments, students gain a fantastic insight into the world around them. Business involves the study of how firms carry out their various functions (marketing, finance, human resources, operations), as well as the impact governments, competition, demand, and ethics have on businesses. Students have the opportunity to take Economics and or Business Studies in the Sixth Form. The Department is well-resourced, with specialist teachers and dedicated teaching rooms. Student numbers have increased rapidly in recent years.