Course information
Business Studies:Single
Bryanston School - Dorset
01258452411
Bryanston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX
Course summary

The course is slit into 4 different themes. Theme 1 Students will develop an understanding of: • meeting customer needs • the market • marketing mix and strategy • managing people • entrepreneurs and leaders. Theme 2 Students will develop an understanding of: • raising finance • financial planning • managing finance • resource management • external influences. Theme 3 This theme develops the concepts introduced in Theme 2. Students will develop an understanding of: • business objectives and strategy • business growth • decision-making techniques • influences on business decisions • assessing competitiveness • managing change. Theme 4 This theme develops the concepts introduced in Theme 1. Students will develop an understanding of: • globalisation • global markets and business expansion • global marketing • global industries and companies (multinational corporations).

Entry requirements

Candidates sit GL Assessments CAT4. In addition, pupils are expected to achieve 40 or more GCSE points. International pupils should have IELTS at 6.0 or equivalent. Most heads of department recommend at least a grade 7 at GCSE for subjects relevant to sixth form study.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: 35% Covering topics in Themes 1 & 4. Sections A and B each comprise one data response question broken down into a number of parts, including one extended open-response question. Component 2: 35% Covering Topics in Themes 2 &3. Sections A and B each comprise one data response question broken down into a number of parts, including one extended open-response question. Component 3: 30% Based on pre-release material covering topics for all the Themes. Sections A and B each comprise one data response question broken down into a number of parts, including one extended open response question.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityDorset
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeDay £38,214; Boarding £46,602
Sixth Form FeeUnknown
AddressBryanston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX