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St. Colm's High School Draperstown
Business Studies
Staff: Mr C. Donnelly
Introduction
Business Studies is an important qualification in today’s society and so studying business is useful for both future careers and a student’s personal life. The subject is also relevant and interesting with opportunities for industry visits and specialised speakers. Business Studies is one of the most popular fields of study at universities worldwide.
Business students are in high demand with employers and have developed the skills through the subject which makes them some of the most employable. Students will have a wide variety of possible career options open to them upon graduation.
Business is both theoretical and practical, meaning that students not only gain a great range of knowledge, but also learn the skills needed to apply this knowledge to real life settings, again assisting with employability.
The subject is an enjoyable introduction to the world of business and is a good basis for pupils wishing to continue the subject to a higher level. Business Studies is a “living” subject and pupils will have an opportunity to consider many of the economic issues (use of scarce resources, growth of big business, fair employment etc.) facing our economy. In St Colms we are committed to developing an understanding and knowledge of the world of business whilst encouraging interest and enthusiasm for the subject.
KS4 Business Studies Overview
GCSE Business Studies CCEA
Unit 1
Starting a business
External written examination
1 1/2 hours
Weighting: 40%
Timescale: End of Year 11
Unit 2
Developing a business
External written examination
1 1/2 hours
Weighting: 40%
Timescale: End of Year 12
Unit 3
Planning a business
Controlled assessment
Weighting: 20%
Timescale: End of Year 12
AS/A2 Busiess Studies Overview
A Level
Applied Business
AQA
AS Module 1
16.6%
External Examination
Financial Planning
AS Module 2
16.6%
Internally Centre Assessed (coursework)
Business Dynamics
AS Module 3
16.6%
External Assignment
Entrepreneurial Opportunities
AS Module 4
16.6%
External Examination
Managing and Leading People
AS Module 5
16.6%
Internally Centre Assessed (coursework)
Developing a Business Proposal
A2 Module 6
16.6%
Internally Centre Assessed (coursework)
Managing an Event
Career Opportunities
Business graduates find opportunities both within the public and private sector. Careers using Business and Finance include:
Accountant, Administrative Assistant, Banking, Economist, Hotel Management, Human Resource Manager, Insurance, Marketing, Retail Management.
Student Support Materials
Recommended revision websites:
Key Stage Four
https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zpsvr82
https://revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/business-studies
Key Stage Five
https://revisionworld.com/a2-level-level-revision/business-studies-level-revision
Clubs/Events
St Colms Mini-enterprise club
Business guest speakers