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Our Business department nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset, encouraging students to think flexibly, act ethically, and adapt to an evolving business landscape Through the study of business theory, students develop critical analysis and evaluative skills, enabling them to assess strategic decisions, economic environments, and organisational behaviour We inspire future business leaders who demonstrate integrity, social responsibility, and a commitment to sustainable and ethical enterprise
Module 1
1.1 Enterprise and entrepreneurship
Dynamic nature of business; risk and reward; The role of business enterprise and purpose of business activity; the role of entrepreneurship.
Year 10
1.2 Spotting a business opportunity
Customer needs; market research; types of market research; market segmentation; market mapping; the competitive environment; the impact of competition on business decision making
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1.3 Putting a business idea into practice
Business aims and objectives; why business aims and objectives differ between businesses; business revenues, costs and profits; break even analysis; interpretation of break even analysis; importance of cash to a business; cash flow; internal and external sources of finance
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1.4 Making the business effective
Concept of limited liability; the types of business ownership for start-ups; the option of starting up and running a franchise operation; business location; impact of the internet on business location; marketing mix; marketing mix & competitive environment; marketing mix & changing consumer needs; marketing mix & technology; the role and importance of a business plan; the purpose of planning business activity
Module 1
1.5 Understanding external influences on business
Business Stakeholders; different types of technology used by business; how technology influences business activity; principles of employment and consumer law; impact of legislation on business; economic climate and external influences
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Revision of 1 1-1 5
Extended Project
e.g. “Business in sport”, “Business of a festival”
Module
2.1 Growing a Business –methods of how businesses start to grow.
Business growth; changes in aims and objectives; business and globalisation; ethics; the environment and business
To be able to do/show:
Creative thinking, research skills, extended enquiry into a business of students’ choice
Create a questionnaire and write a report on their findings.
Interpret market research data.
Create a market map
Introduction to context
Break even calculations
Drawing break even graphs
Calculating MoS
Calculating profit
Calculating costs (TC, VC, FC)
Calculate cash flow
Calculating revenue
Create a business plan
Evaluate choice of technology
Identify stakeholders
To be able to do/show:
Discuss how businesses grow Making judgements about ethical behaviour
Presentation skills
Peer assessment of work
Evaluating different types of production
Understanding the need for good customer service
Calculations
GPM, NPM, ARR
Interpret business data - financial, marketing and market
Interpret business ratios
All skills required for GCSE
Module 3.2 Managers, Leadership and Decision Making
Understanding Management; Leadership and Decision Making; Management Decision Making; Role and Importance of Stakeholders
Module 3.3 Marketing Management
Setting Marketing Objectives;
Understanding Markets and Customers.
Module 3.3 Marketing Management
Understanding Markets and Customers; Segmentation targeting, positioning; Using the Marketing Mix
Module 3.5 Financial Management
Setting Financial Objectives; Analysing Financial Performance. Module 3.5 Financial Management
Module 3.1 What is Business?
Understanding the Nature and Purpose of Business; Different Business Forms; External Environment
Module 3.4 Operational Management
Setting Operational Objectives; Analysing Operational Performance
Module 3.4 Operational Management
Setting Operational Objectives; Analysing Operational Performance.
Module 3.6 Human Resource Management
Setting Human Resource Objectives; Analysing HR Performance; Improving Organisational Design; Managing the Human Resource Flow
Assessed Homework (3.1)
Topic Assessment (3.2)
Assessed Homework (3.3)
Topic Assessment (3 4) January Exam (3.1-3.4)
Sources of Finance; Improving Cash Flow and Profits Revision and Exam Practice
Module 3.8 Choosing Strategic Direction (A Level only)
Consolidation, revision and feedback.
Module 3.6 Human Resource Management
Improving Motivation and Engagement; Employer-employee relations.
Revision and Exam Practice
Consolidation, revision and feedback.
Strategic Direction; Strategic positioning; Audit
To be able to do/show: Communication Skills, Develop a reasoned judgement based on information Develop a reasoned conclusion Presentation Skills
Understand the importance of financial performance for a business using balance sheets, income statements and financial ratios
Understand Structure for 20 Mark Question
Construct and Analyse Budgets and Cash Flow Forecast
Calculate and Interpret HR Data e.g. Labour Turnover
Creative thinking, Leadership Skills, Constructed a balanced reasoned argument.
Module 3.7 Mission, Corporate Objectives, Functional Objectives and Strategy (A Level Only)
Mission, corporate objectives and strategy; Investment appraisal; Balance Sheets; Income statements; Financial ratios
Evaluative Skills, Numerical Skills (Specific Calculations e.g Market Share etc)
Construct a reasoned argument
Y13 Business AQA (NP/CWG)
Module 3.9 Strategic Methods: How to Pursue Strategies
Assessing a Change in Scale; Innovation
Module 3.9 Strategic Methods: How to Pursue Strategies
Internationalisation; Assessing Greater use of Digital Technology
Module 3.10 Managing Strategic Change
Problems with strategies and why strategies fail; Managing Change
Module 3.10 Managing Strategic Change
Managing change; Managing organisational culture
Module 3.7 Analysing The Strategic Position of a Business.
Y13 Business AQA (LS)
Data analysis; Political and legal change.
Module 3.7 Analysing The Strategic Position of a Business.
Economic change; Social and technological change; The competitive environment
Module 3.10 Managing Strategic Change Managing strategic implementation
Revision and Exam Practice
Consolidation, revision and feedback.
Revision and Exam Practice
Personalised Revision Plans for Students.
A-Levels Begin
To be able to do/show: Be able to calculate Financial Ratios e.g Profitability
Construct a reasoned argument and evaluation, Application Skills
Creative Thinking, Develop Strategic Thinking Application Skills
Understand the importance of financial performance for a business using balance sheets, income statements and financial ratios
Strategic Thinking, Constructing a reasoned argument, Calculating Key Numerical Data and applying in Context
Analytical Skills
Be able to complete and interpret business calculations
Apply Knowledge
Construct a Reasoned Argument Evaluative Skills
Analytical Skills
Be able to complete and interpret business calculations
Apply Knowledge
Construct a Reasoned Argument Evaluative Skills