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Business Studies

This course allows pupils to explore the business world. Pupils will study the different types of ownership, marketing-activities of businesses and production methods. They will also study accounting concepts and theory.

Examination Board OCR

Specification Number H431

Sixth Form > Our Pathways

Business Studies

Examination Board OCR

Specification Number H431

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Course Overview
Entry Requirements
Assessment Information
Progression Route
How do I prepare?

Course Overview

This course allows pupils to explore the business world. Pupils will study the different types of ownership, marketing activities of businesses and production methods. They will also study accounting concepts and theory.

Areas of Study

– Business objectives and strategic decisions
– External influences facing businesses
– Marketing and marketing strategies
– Operational strategy
– Human resources
– Accounting and financial considerations
– Business objectives and strategic decisions
– External influences facing businesses
– Marketing and marketing strategies
– Operational strategy
– Human resources

Course Leader of Business Studies

Mr Lynch

Entry Requirements

Sixth Form Entry Criteria:

A minimum of 5 9-5 GCSE grades, which must include a grade 5 or above in either English Language or English Literature.

Special Entry Requirements:

GCSE Maths 5+
GCSE Business 5+ (if studied)

Students must be prepared to work long hours outside lesson time to regularly review the topics covered.

Pupils will be expected to do wider reading and research outside of lesson time prior to their lessons. They will need to keep abreast of current affairs locally and globally.

Extended writing will be a key focus of this A Level as the majority of marks are awarded for evaluative writing.

Assessment Information

At Advanced Level students will sit three two hour external assessments. All of which have an equal weighting of 33%.

Assessment	Value	Duration
Paper 1	33%	2 hours
Paper 2	33%	2 hours
Paper 3	33%	2 hours

Progression Route

This course allows students to get sound subject knowledge of a whole range of business concepts. Many students will go onto university to either study Business as a whole, or concentrate on one particular aspect.

How do I prepare?

Useful Websites

BBC Business News	Explore Website
Business Wars Daily	Explore Website
Tutor2U	Explore Website

Download Wider Reading List for Business Studies