Business

Overview

GCSE Business gives students a practical and engaging introduction to the world of enterprise, finance, and real life decision making. The course helps young people understand how businesses operate, why they succeed or fail, and how key decisions are made in areas such as marketing, finance, human resources, and operations.
Students explore real business examples and develop the ability to analyse situations, solve problems, and make informed recommendations. The course encourages them to think like entrepreneurs, consider different stakeholder perspectives, and understand how businesses respond to a constantly changing environment.

Key Stage 4

What Students Will Learn

• How businesses are set up and what makes them successful
• Marketing strategies, including market research, promotion, and product development
• Financial concepts such as revenue, costs, profit, cash flow, and break even
• How businesses recruit, motivate, and manage staff
• The role of operations, including production processes and quality control
• External influences such as the economy, technology, competition, and legislation

Skills Developed
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Data interpretation and financial calculations
• Communication and evaluation skills
• Decision making using real business scenarios
• Understanding of enterprise and employability

How the Course Is Assessed
GCSE Business is assessed through two written exam papers at the end of Year 11. Both papers include a mix of multiple choice questions, short answer responses, and longer case study based questions that test students’ ability to apply their knowledge to real world situations.

Who the Course Is For
This course is ideal for students who are curious about how businesses work, enjoy analysing real situations, or are considering future study or careers in areas such as business, finance, marketing, management, or entrepreneurship.