KS4 Business Studies
Aims
- This is a one year GCSE course, focusing on business behaviour and the environment within which it takes place. It is recommended students do not take this subject in Year 9.
- This course gives the students an insight into the world of business and examines a wide range of topics including the structure and organisation of businesses and their interaction with consumers.
- Topics studied include setting up a business, marketing, finance, people in business, operations management and types of production.
- Students will learn by working with real businesses and getting a feel for the reality of business life.
Content Overview
Business 1 (50%)
- Business activity
- Marketing
- People
Business 2 (50%)
- Operations
- Finance
- Influences on business
- The interdependent nature of business
The modules by half term can be seen [here]
Updated 14/03/2022