Course Summary
This course looks at how businesses are structured to make the best decisions for their customers, employees and shareholders. It looks at how markets, politics, economics, technology, law, environment and ethics as well as financial decisions can impact on a business. Marketing, Finance and Law are all interwoven to give students a broad overview of how businesses operate
Key Topics
Students will learn marketing, budgeting, finance and accounting, strategy, decision making, legal and ethical decision making using case studies and live examples from guest speakers
Assessment
Written exams, course work, task assessment.
Enrichment Opportunities
Guest speakers, trips to key local businesses.
Progression
Progression routes: University, apprenticeship, work.Potential university courses: Business Management, Law, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, New product development, ICT, Digital.Potential career paths:Business Ownership, Accounting, Solicitor, Patents and Licencing, Logistics, Marketing and Brand management, Sales, Human Resources, Office Management
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including maths and English.