A-LEVEL (Edexcel)
BUSINESS A-level exam details: 3 x 2hr papers with a range of questions from 4 to 20 marks. BTEC exam details: 1 x 2hr paper in May of Form 6 with calculations and written answers. 1 x 2hr + 1 x 3hr paper in January of Form 7 completing a marketing strategy plan on the computer. 2 x units of coursework. IB exam details: 3 papers with a range of questions from 2 marks to 20 marks. One piece of coursework. Course content: All of our courses cover the same key topics including Finance, Business Ownership, Marketing, Human Resources, Production.
IBDP (HL)
BTEC
Studying Business will bring a whole new dimension of understanding to your experiences as a consumer. We learn about how and why a business operates the way it does. We break down the actions of owners, managers, customers and even pressure groups like Green Peace, analysing the impact of these on elements such as employee motivation, sales and profit. Lessons are interactive, including the use of videos, group work and application to real businesses such as Tesla, Amazon and Ikea. We are passionate about the world of business and we hope to recruit like-minded students who are already reading the business news or want to start. Skills required are excellent time management and organisation, as well as a willingness to try. Head of Department: Mrs L Urban lau@oakham.rutland.sch.uk
I’m convinced that about half of what separates successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance. Steve Jobs
Expected entry requirements: GCSE grade 6 in English Language or Literature and 6 in a Humanities subject. GCSE grade 5 in Maths. Future possibilities: A wide range of doors from running your own company, a related subject or stepping into a degree apprenticeship with a high profile company such as Unilever.