What are lessons like in this subject?
In Business lessons, you will examine the everyday decisions made by businesses through case studies of a variety of firms, from large well-known multinationals, to small, local independent ones. We use a combination of individual, paired and group work to develop your analysis and evaluation skills, through tasks such as building and delivering presentations, financial calculations and business games and simulations.
We have trips to and visits from businesses to see the application of theory in practice, as well as to develop employability skills. Students also have the opportunity to practice the skills they learn in the classroom in real life situations through our enrichment projects.
What will I study?
• What is business including business objectives, business forms and stakeholders.
• Marketing management including marketing objectives, market research, the marketing mix and international marketing.
• Financial management including sources of finance, breakeven, cash flow, profit and financial reporting.
• Operations management including efficiency, quality, supply chain management and innovation.
• People management including human resource planning, organisational design, leadership and motivation.
• Business and society including environmental, social and governance (ESG) in Business.
• Business and the external environment including the political, economic, social, technological and competitive environment.
• Business strategy including influences on strategy, strategic investment decisions, business growth, globalisation and digitalisation.
What our
students
I really enjoy studying Business. It’s taught me a lot from what it has to offer, going from the basics of why businesses form to the depth of PED. Not only are the teachers great, but the learning environment too. Studying Business at this level keeps you up to date with the trading world, giving you the help to potentially pursue a career in this industry. If Business is a subject that sparks your interest, it is 100% worth taking.
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