Business Studies
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Business Studies is an up-to-date and engaging subject that is relevant to the world today. This qualification equips you with the skills and confidence to explore how different business situations affect business decisions. It is a well rounded introduction to the subject.
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.
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 4 or above in English, grade 4 or above in Mathematics and have an interest in Business.
Staff Contact
Mrs K Hern - kathryn.hern@oxted.thpt.org.uk