Business Studies

GCSE exam board & specification: GCSE Business OCR J204
Textbook: OCR GCSE Business Third Edition Mike Schofield and Alan Williams
OCR GCSE 9-1 my revision notes

Students will be using the following books. Access to the books will be provided through the department, no additional resources are needed as both books are exam board specific.

This new course equips learners with the skills and confidence to explore how business situations affect business decisions. It is a well-rounded introduction to the subject allowing learners to become financially and commercially aware.

 

BTEC Business Diploma 120 credits

 

	Autumn 1	Autumn  2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Y10	Business Activity Examining the key concepts in Business Business Activity		Marketing Analysing the impact of modern marketing methods Marketing		People Assessing the changing role of human resources People
Y11	Operations Managing key resources in business	Finance Analysing the role of finance in business both  in theory and practice	Influences on business Examining external pressures on Business	Revision	Exam Practice	Exam

 

A level exam board & specification: NQF BTEC National Diploma 2016
Textbook: BTEC Business Pearson

This is a 16 module course spread over 2 years, with 6 coursework modules and 2 examination modules in each year students will gain an overall insight into the key areas of business. Work is portfolio based and covers a wide range of business concepts incorporating marketing, Human Resources, Finance, business communication and Business Resources, examples of assignments are below. How to help your child:

1. Help students to organise their work on a regular weekly basis.

2. Ensure that the termly plans are being followed.

3. Encourage them to read over their notes and spider grams periodically.

 

	Autumn 1	Autumn  2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Y12	Compulsory modules Exploring Business Managing an Event		Compulsory modules Controlled assessment – Develop a Marketing Campaign		Optional Modules examples Recruitment and Selection
Y13	Unit 6 Principles of management	Unit 6 Principles of management	Unit 14 Investigating Customer Service	Unit 8 Recruitment and Selection	Unit 5  International Business	Unit 5  International Business

For further information, contact: rgill@lampton.org.uk