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Business Studies

Level GCSE
Exam Board OCR
Website www.ocr.org.uk

Studying GCSE Business Studies will provide students with essential life skills and an introduction to the world of business, as well as highlighting possible career opportunities. The course also includes information about economics, politics, legislation and the environment. 

The main topics studied are:

  • Business Activity
  • Marketing
  • People
  • Operations
  • Finance
  • Influences on Business
  • Interdependent nature of business 

Exam Papers

Paper 1 - Business , marketing and People (50%)

  • Section A - Multiple-choice Questions
  • Section B - Short, medium and extended questions

 

Paper 2 - Operations, Finance, Influences and the Independent Nature (50%)

  • Section A - Multiple-choice Questions
  • Section B - Short, medium and extended questions

Both papers will be taken at the end of Year 11. 

 

Revision Guide

  • My Revision Notes - OCR GCSE (9-1) Business (Hodder Education)

 

Post-16 Choices

Business Studies links with many other AS/A2 subjects and can lead to employment, university courses and apprenticeships.

To proceed onto the A-Level Business Studies course, students need to gain a grade B or above in English, grade C or above in Mathematics and have an interest in Business.

 

 

 

Staff Contact
Mrs K Hern - kathryn.hern@oxted.thpt.org.uk