GCSE Business Studies
“Students apply their knowledge and understanding to different business contexts ranging from small enterprises to large multinationals.”
Qualification
GCSE
Awarding Body
AQA
Who to contact for more information about this course
Queries should be directed to Ms Lewis
Years taught
Year 10 and Year 11
What is the course structure?
Students apply their knowledge and understanding to different business contexts ranging from small enterprises to large multinationals and businesses operating in local, national and global contexts. Students develop an understanding of how these contexts impact on business behaviour.
What will I study?
Students will apply their knowledge and understanding to business decision making including:
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the interdependent nature of business activity, influences on business, business operations, finance, marketing and human resources, and how these interdependencies underpin business decision making
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how different business contexts affect business decisions
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the use and limitation of quantitative and qualitative data in making business decisions.
How is the course assessed?
Two external examinations.
Paper 1: Influences of operations and HRM on business activity
What's assessed:
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Business in the real world
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Influences on business
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Business operations
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Human resources
Paper 2: Influences of marketing and finance on business activity
What's assessed:
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Business in the real world
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Influences on business
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Marketing
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Finance
Topics detailed above, will be covered in lessons in preparation for the two examinations.