Course Summary
Are you curious about what makes businesses successful? Do you enjoy solving problems, exploring ideas and understanding why people make the decisions they do?
This course will help you understand how businesses operate in today’s fast-changing world. You’ll explore how organisations make decisions that affect customers, employees and shareholders, while considering factors such as politics, the economy, technology, law, ethics and the environment.
You’ll gain an insight into the challenges businesses face and discover how areas such as marketing, finance and strategy work together to support growth and success. Whether you’re interested in running your own business or pursuing a career in a professional industry, this course will help you develop the knowledge and confidence to take the next step.
Key Topics
Explore key areas of business including marketing, budgeting, finance, accounting and business strategy. Learn how businesses make commercial, legal and ethical decisions through real-world case studies, industry examples and guest speakers.
Assessment
Assessment is through a combination of written exams, coursework and task-based assignments.
Enrichment Opportunities
- Guest speakers from industry
- Visits to local businesses
- Opportunities to explore real-world business environments and career pathways.
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
GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above, plus two additional GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or a Merit or above in Level 2 Business.