Overview
Business Studies allows students to explore business concepts, terminology and the impact of business on society whilst broadening knowledge and understanding of the business world.
Students will gain an appreciation of the influences and constraints within which businesses work and explore an understanding of career pathways. They will also develop employability and life skills that enable them to become financially and commercially aware.
Where could this subject lead?
There are many different career paths for those who wish to work within the business sector. These include management, HR, finance, marketing and business information management, with the opportunity to work both in the UK and internationally. There is also the opportunity to progress onto an apprenticeship in Business Administration or a higher apprenticeship in Business Management/Leadership with links to Human Resources and marketing. This qualification could also be used to progress to university to complete courses such as business management or topic-specific courses, for example, marketing, finance or accountancy.
Useful Websites
- Year 10 EE & 11 Qualification at a Glance
- Year 10 3 Year Course Qualification at a Glance
- Sample Assessment Material – BTEC Year 12 and 13
- BTEC (Y12&13) Useful Revision Resource – BeeBusinessBee.com
Year 10 (early entry course)
Autumn Term
R064 Exam Material
Re-sit opportunity for Enterprise and Marketing Concepts
Spring Term
R066 Market and pitch a business proposal
Creating branding for the business proposal
Summer Term
R066 Market and pitch a business proposal
Delivering the pitch and reflection
Year 10 (3 year course)
Autumn Term
R068 Design a business proposal
Design a target market and a viable product for this audience
Spring Term
R068 Design a business proposal
Costing for a design and understanding the risks of being an entrepreneur
Summer Term
R069 Market and pitch a business proposal
Creating branding for the business proposal
Year 11 (3 year course)
Autumn Term
R064 Exam Material
Re-sit opportunity for Enterprise and Marketing Concepts
Spring Term
R066 Market and pitch a business proposal
Planning for the brand
Summer Term
R066 Market and pitch a business proposal
Delivering the pitch and reflection
Autumn Term
Unit 1 Coursework (Teacher 1)
Researching a business environment for contrasting businesses
Unit 2 Exam (Teacher 2)
Developing a marketing campaign theory
Spring Term
Unit 1 Coursework (Teacher 1)
Examine business markets and environments
Unit 2 Exam (Teacher 2)
Developing a marketing campaign exam practice and exam layout preparation
Summer Term
Unit 3 Exam (both teachers)
Understanding personal finance through completing Topic Areas A & B, managing personal finance and understanding financial institutions.
Autumn Term
Unit 3 Exam (both teachers)
Understanding business finance through completing Topic Areas C-F (Purpose of Accounting, Sources of Finance, Cash flow, Break Even and Ratios).
Spring Term
Unit 8 Coursework (both teachers)
Recruitment and selection theory, understanding recruitment documentation and interview skills
Summer Term
Unit 3 Re-sit pportunity if required
Theory and formula practice where required.