Business Studies
EXAM BOARD: WJEC
HEAD OF BUSINESS STUDIES: Mr Murphy
STAFF: Miss Bevan
The WJEC GCSE Business specification introduces learners to the business world, empowering them to develop as commercially minded and enterprising individuals. Learners will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills, enabling them to use business information critically, to develop arguments, to make justified decisions and to prepare them for further study and career pathways.
Course aims:
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Actively engage in the study of business to develop as effective and independent learners, and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds.
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Use an enquiring, critical approach to distinguish facts and opinions, to build arguments and make informed judgements.
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Develop and apply business knowledge, understanding and skills to contemporary issues in a range of local, national and global contexts.
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Appreciate a range of perspectives on the impacts of business on wider society.
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Consider the extent to which business activity can be ethical and support sustainable development.
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Develop and apply quantitative skills relevant to business including using and interpreting data.
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Apply and relate knowledge and understanding to real enterprise and business opportunities, decision making and scenarios.
Topics:
Business Activity
Influences on business
Business operations
Finance
Marketing
Human resources
What skills will I develop:
By studying GCSE Business, the subject content enables you to apply your knowledge and understanding to different business contexts, including businesses ranging from small enterprises to large multinationals and businesses operating in local, national and global contexts.
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You will gain an understanding of the important role played by these business organisations in the economy.
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You will be expected to be familiar with current issues in business and develop an understanding of the dynamics of business activity and consider data which relates to the business environment.
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You will investigate the real business world to develop an understanding of contemporary business opportunities and issues.
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You will be expected to apply your knowledge and understanding of the subject content to business decision-making.
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Studying GCSE Business will provide you with a foundation which will help you as you continue your studies into A Level and beyond.
Students are permitted to take both Business and Enterprise. If choosing one rather than the other, please be certain you fully understand what each involves, and what the differences are between them by watching the video below.
ASSESSMENT:
UNIT 1: BUSINESS WORLD
Written examination lasting 2 hours. Total marks: 100
62.5%
UNIT 2: BUSINESS PERCEPTIONS
37.5%
Written examination lasting 1 hour 30 minutes. Total marks: 60
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Both units assess content from all six topic areas, so you will be required to draw together knowledge, skills and understanding from across the subject content in each assessment.