Why do we teach Business/Economics?
Business is a vital part of the modern world which affects everyone. Whatever you do in your working life, the chances are that it will involve some ‘Business’. Scientists, engineers, even artists, will inevitably have to understand at least the basics of business, probably a lot more. The role of business is to make the world a better place for everyone - creating wealth, prosperity, jobs and choices. If you believe that, Business Studies is the right choice. As business courses are fast becoming the most popular areas of study at university level, Business Studies provides an excellent platform for academic progression
Economics is a broader social science concerning choice. More specifically, it is concerned with how individuals, businesses and governments make decisions about how the scarce resources of the planet are shared amongst its population. Economists attempt to answer questions as varied as: How can we eliminate poverty? On what basis do we decide how to spend taxpayers’ money? Why is a footballer paid more than a doctor?
A-Level Economics is a challenging, but extremely rewarding subject covering everything from international finance, to the management of the environment.
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GCSE Business Studies
The GCSE course provides a practical, contemporary insight into the world of business and its functions. It is divided into four distinct units of study:
- Introduction to business and production
- Financial Management
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
Students will develop a range of skills from evaluating business problems to constructing financial statements on Microsoft excel. There is a focus on current UK and global business issues, as well as a coursework component, where students develop their own small business idea.
A-Level Business Studies
This A-Level involves an enterprise theme, enabling students to think of a new business idea and how they might research and develop it. The qualification also introduces students to the world of international business, equipping them to either work, or manage a business in an international context. A-Level Business Studies provides an excellent platform for tertiary studies in the area of business education and gives students enhanced career choices and progression opportunities.
Over the two year A-Level course. The Subject is divided into four distinct units:
- Developing new business ideas
- Managing a business
- International business
- Making business decisions
All units are assessed by external examination and all have equal weighting towards the overall qualification.
A-Level Economics
This specification enables students to use an enquiring, critical and thoughtful approach to the study of economics and encourages them to think as an economist. Economics uses models to understand and interpret human behaviour. Students are exposed to a wide variety of contemporary economic issues and will be taught to analyse problems, as well as evaluate potential solutions to those problems.
Over the two year A-Level course. The Subject is divided into four distinct units:
- Competitive markets – How they work and how they fail
- Managing the economy
- Business Economics
- The Global Economy
All units are assessed by external examination and all have equal weighting towards the overall qualification.
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