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In Years 11 and 12 Business Studies can be chosen as a GCSE option.

The Exam Board we use for GCSE Business Studies is CCEA. Click here to go to the CCEA GCSE Business Studies Home Page.

Click here to read the specification, or read the summary below.

The course in Business Studies will give pupils the opportunity to explore the business world. The course gives pupils the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the features and dynamics of business activity from a wide range of perspectives. Furthermore, Business Studies is very much linked to Learning for Life and Work and Business Communication Systems.

Benefits to learners

An ability to apply knowledge, understanding and skills to today’s issues in local, national and global contexts.
An understanding of the changing use of ICT in business and economic activities.
An understanding of the use of relevant terms, concepts and methods to describe business and economic behaviour effectively.
Knowledge, understanding and skills to help them understand current events and provide a basis for the future role as active citizens and for the possible further study.

Specification Structure

The subject content is divided into two unit areas, these are listed below:

Unit 1

·         Business Start Up
·         Production
·         Marketing

Unit 2

·         Finance
·         Managing People
·         Business Growth

Tier of entry

One single tier of entry which allows student’s access to all grades ranging from A* - G..

Examination Requirements

Candidates will be required to undertake two written papers.

Paper 1        (30%) – Unit 1 examination which is 1hr 20 min in duration

Paper 2        (40%) – Unit 2 examination which is 1hr 40 min in duration.

Coursework. (25%) A compulsory requirement is that each candidate will complete a controlled assessment.  One task from a range of tasks released by CCEA. The   controlled task is internally assessed.