Business
Curriculum Intent
Year 12 Curriculum Overview
Year 13 Curriculum Overview
GCSE Business Studies
The course covers various aspects of business, such as Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Human Resources, giving students a well-rounded perspective of what the course has to offer.
The course provides practical and real-world applications, helping students link theoretical knowledge to actual business practices.
The course is engaging and Interactive: incorporating case studies, group projects, and interactive learning activities, which can make the course engaging and practical. These methods help students better grasp complex business concepts and see them in action.
The course offers a wide range of Career Options: Understanding business is crucial for many careers, not only in business-related fields like Management, Marketing, Finance, or Human Resources but also in areas like Law, Politics, and the Public Sector. This course gives you transferable skills like problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking.
Supports Further Study: If you're considering further education, such as A-levels or vocational qualifications, Edexcel Business Studies provides a strong foundation for subjects like Economics, Accounting, or even specific business courses in higher education.
Assessment Structure: The Edexcel Business Studies GCSE course is run over a period of two years. Theme 1 “Investigating Small Business” is taught in Year 1 and Theme 2 “Building a Business” is taught in Year 2.
Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business
Students gain a broad understanding of business topics and consider how to plan and deliver a product or a service. The course:
- provides a broad understanding of business knowledge and skills to support progress to higher education and can be studied alongside A-levels and/or other Level 3 vocational qualifications
- prepares learners to work in business and entrepreneurship after achieving the qualification or via university or college
- is strongly entrepreneurial to provide a focus for the structure and content of the qualification
- includes a synoptic character to ensure applied learning is broad, practical and realistic
- is supported by HE business schools and HE business enterprise departments
- uses examination, external assignment and centre set assignment to ensure learners’ practical experience is maximised and assessed appropriately.
Unit summary
The Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business consists of six units.
Units 1 – 3 are completed in year 12 and units 4 – 6 are completed in year 13
| Unit Title | Assessment Type |
| Financial planning and analysis | External examination |
| Business dynamics | Internal centre assessed |
| Entrepreneurial opportunities | External assignment |
| Managing and leading people | External examination |
| Developing a business proposal | Internal centre assessed |
| Managing an event | Internal centre assessed |
Course requirements
To be accepted onto the course you will need the following at GCSE:
- English Language or English Literature at Grade 4 or above
- Mathematics at Grade 4 or above