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BUSINESS STUDIES
EXAMINATION BOARD
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Edexcel
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
Students are encouraged to think and act as business men and women as they develop the ability to
understand business activity and the environment in which it takes place. Students are expected to apply
their knowledge and understanding of business concepts to business situations and to develop problem-
solving skills.
The course introduces the concept of enterprise and the characteristics needed to run a successful business.
This involves finding out how to develop an idea and spot an opportunity and turn that into a profitable
business. Managing each function of a business and understanding the economic influences are also key
factors to be explored.
UNITS
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Unit 1 – Introduction of Small Businesses
This unit is externally assessed by a 45 minute
examination of multiple choice and objective test
questions. It represents 25% of the total marks.
Unit 2 – Investigating Small Businesses
This unit is internally assessed through coursework under
controlled conditions. The examination board provides a
set task which is marked internally and then externally
moderated. It represents 25% of the total marks.
Unit 3 – Building a Business
This unit is externally assessed by a 1 hour 30 minute
examination using a wide range of questions. It represents
50% of the total marks.
ENTRY INFORMATION
There is one tier of entry available that allows students to achieve grades A* to G.
CAREERS
Business Studies helps students to develop an understanding of the world of work and, as such, is of value
in any career choice. Some of the more obvious careers benefiting from Business Studies include: Marketing,
Hotel Management, Catering, Retail Management, Personnel Management as well as Banking and Finance.
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