Business

Business Studies is offered as an option for students in Years 10 and 11. Over the three years of the course students prepare for the OCR GCSE (1-9) in Business (J204).

Business Studies develops students’ understanding of the core aspects of running a business. It has many practical applications. Students can put their knowledge to immediate use in understanding local and global businesses. Students take two examinations: Business 1, Business Activity, Marketing and People and Business 2, Operations, Finance and Influences on Business. Students will gain an insight into the key function's businesses need to operate such as Human Resource Management, Production, Marketing and Finance. Students will develop enterprise skills such as teamwork, initiative, leadership, problem solving, risk taking and communication. This is achieved through a mixture of grouped and paired activities using business case studies.

The subject also provides a good basis for further study in business and related fields.  Students can advance their understanding of Business at Sixth Form through the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma.  Students are taught by experienced Business Studies teachers.  Teaching is enhanced by talks and workshops from outside speakers, current affairs news and external visits. Business Studies will provide students with an understanding of how a business is designed, managed, and grows. A business qualification in Higher Education could lead to a Leadership and Management role in Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Operations or Human Resources function.