Business GCSE

e= mc² Business GCSE This is a very popular, active and enjoyable course aimed at students who are interested in the business world, possibly with ambitions of owning or managing a company in the future. The course is designed to prepare students for the world of work, OPTIONAL SUBJECTS  Exam Board: AQA How the course is assessed Assessment is at the end of Year 11, through two written exams. Each is whether as an individual or part of an organisation. 1 hour and 45 minutes and worth 90 marks, 50% of the GCSE.

Through our exciting approach to teaching and learning, guest speakers and educational trips students will build their knowledge and understanding of the business world.

Students will be learning about: • Business in the real world • Influences on business, including the impact of technology, environmental and ethical considerations, globalization and legislation • Business operations and the supply chain • The selection, recruitment and motivation of employees • How businesses identify and understand customer needs in order to develop, market and distribute their products • How businesses organise their finances, including how to analyse the financial performance of a business.

There are multiple choice questions, short answer questions as well as detailed case study essay style questions.

Suitable Candidates

This course suits students with a keen interest in business who are motivated to work independently to achieve their goals. • Are you hard working? • Great at communicating when writing and speaking? • Do you enjoy analysing and evaluating business data? • Can you apply your skills to solving real business problems?

Students have the opportunity to take part in a number of nationwide competitions including the Student Investor Challenge and the Tenner Challenge.

Throughout the course students are required to: • apply business concepts to familiar and unfamiliar contexts • develop problem-solving and decision-making skills relevant to business • Investigate, analyse and evaluate business opportunities and • issues and make justified recommendations.

Post 16 Progression Routes

A Level Business or Economics and BTEC Level 3 Business Studies (not a pre-requisite).

Student Comments

“Lessons are great, we do a variety of activities to help support our learning. Really glad I opted for this GCSE. Feel I can run my own business one day whatever the type of business it is!”

“I hope to study Economics at college. Lessons make you think about the future but from a different point than you would think.”