Business and Economics

Having the option to do Business or Economics GCSE provides the students with the perfect opportunity to combine real life experience with their studies. The course aims to inspire students and give them the knowledge and understanding to thrive both academically and in the real world. The skills learnt during this course are sure to allow all students to excel in their chosen further studies or career pathways.

Syllabus

We follow the Edexcel

GCSE (9-1) Business course and the OCR

GCSE (9-1) Economics course.

What is in the Business course?

Business GCSE introduces students to business concepts, terminology and objectives. Students will consider the impact of business on individuals and wider society. During the course, students will apply their knowledge and understanding to contemporary business issues and to different types and sizes of businesses in local, national and global contexts. We encourage students to think critically and creatively and to draw on evidence to make informed business decisions and solve business problems.

There are a range of topics covered over the two years which include:

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Spotting a Business Opportunity
Growing the Business
Making Marketing Decisions
Making Financial Decisions

What is in the Economics course?

Economics GCSE introduces students to basic economic concepts and helps them to develop a range of analytical, critical and reasoning skills to enable them to think as economists. Students learn how consumers, producers and governments interact in markets nationally and internationally. We bring Economic theory to life in every lesson, encouraging students to keep up to date with current affairs, analysing and evaluating economic policy in the UK and in other economies around the world.

Some of the topics covered during the two year course are:

Demand and supply
The role of markets (labour, financial)
Economic objectives and the role of the government
Distribution of income and inequality
International trade
Globalisation

How is it assessed?

Both courses are assessed via 2 x 90 minute exams.