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Business Studies helps students understand the world around them, how organisations are created, how decisions are made, and how ideas grow into successful ventures. Studying business develops valuable skills such as problem-solving, communication, leadership, and financial awareness.
It also opens doors to a wide range of future opportunities. Whether students dream of starting their own company, working in management, or pursuing further study in economics, finance, or law, Business Studies provides a strong foundation.
Most importantly, the subject encourages creativity, resilience, and critical thinking—qualities that are essential in any career path and in everyday life.
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GCSE Business Studies
The course is divided into two main themes:
- Theme 1: Investigating Small Business covers the foundations of entrepreneurship—enterprise, spotting opportunities, business planning, finance basics, operations, marketing mix, and external influences.
- Theme 2: Building a Business focuses on business growth, marketing decisions, operations, financial planning, and human resources.
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A Level Business Studies
The course is structured into four thematic areas:
- Theme 1: Marketing and People
- Topics include meeting customer needs, market research, market positioning, marketing mix, staffing, leadership, entrepreneurial roles, motives, and decision-making processes.
- Theme 2: Managing Business Activities
- Covers internal/external finance, business planning, sales forecasting, break-even analysis, budgeting, liquidity, production methods, quality control, resource and stock management, and external influences.
- Theme 3: Business Decisions and Strategy
- Focuses on strategic concepts like corporate objectives, business growth (mergers, organic, inorganic), decision-making tools (e.g., investment appraisal, decision trees, CPA), stakeholder dynamics, corporate culture, ethics, competitiveness, and managing change.
- Theme 4: Global Business
- Explores globalisation, trade, protectionism, trading blocs, global marketing strategies, cultural considerations, multinational corporations, and their local and international impacts.
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