Business Summary

With business topping the list of the most popular UK degrees, it should come as no surprise that there are a whole host of reasons people choose to study this diverse and interesting subject. From the financial benefits to the transferable skills. One of the best parts of a business course is that it can open up various career options. Whichever sector you are interested in, whether it’s retail, advertising or IT, studying business can prepare you for a range of roles. You can even combine your love of business with another interest of yours. If you love animals, you can take on a business management role at an animal shelter. Alongside learning practical business skills such as statistics, marketing and budgeting, you will learn how to work well within a team and gain excellent communication and management skills. These are valuable in every workplace. If you have always dreamed of going on Dragons Den, have an excellent business idea or are an aspiring entrepreneur, then studying business can help you achieve your dream – on a business studies course you can learn about how to build your own business and be your own boss. 

Entry Requirements

GCSE grade 5 or higher in English and Maths

Course Duration

2 years

Specification

Edexcel

How you will study

You will be taught content and then be required to apply it to businesses of your choosing in both Unit 1 & 8. Choose businesses you are interested in. For the Marketing Campaign you will be given research which you will be expected to analyse and use for a given business. The exam Unit is taught using a variety of case studies, you will be expected to apply the content to given case studies in the exam.  

Component breakdown

Units studies in first year: 

Unit 1; Exploring Business – Internally assessed coursework 

Unit 2; Developing a Marketing Campaign – Externally assessed controlled assessment 

Units studied in the second year: 

Unit 3; Personal and Business Finance – Externally assessed exam 

Unit 8; Recruitment and Selection Process – Internally assessed coursework 

Wherever you work, it will operate as a business: 

  • Marketing 
  • Human Resources 
  • Management 
  • Retail 
  • Leisure 
  • Insurance and Banking
  • Retail 
  • Leisure 
  • Insurance and Banking

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