Business

This course builds a student’s understanding of how a business operates and is impacted by its environment whilst enabling them to appreciate the importance of being more aware of the world of enterprise for their future careers.

GCSE Entrance Requirements:

  • Mathematics - Grade 5

  • English Language - Grade 5

  • Business - Grade 5 (if studied)

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Head of Department:

Mr P Aston - paston@hswv.co.uk

WHAT YOU STUDY

This subject will help you to develop an understanding of businesses and the markets they serve, using a problem solving approach. Business allows you to learn about the key functions of business organisations including Finance, Marketing, People Management and Operations Management and also the key external constraints that businesses face in the modern economy.

HOW YOU STUDY

A-Level Business is a two-year course. The knowledge, content and skills developed from the qualification will enable students to prepare for the new A-Level qualification in 2022.

Students learn through a range of different methods including group tasks, independent study, presentations, essays and case analysis. The core assessment on the course is based around the use of case study scenarios and the application of business and management theories.

The finance element of the course requires the use of some mathematical formulae however this would not prove a hindrance to a student achieving a Grade 5 in Maths at GCSE.

DEPARTMENT STRENGTHS AND RESOURCES

The  staff in the department have experience of teaching a wide range of Business subjects. The Enterprise department has a proven track record of results in both academic and vocational subjects and have prepared many students for successful applications to study for higher level Business qualifications beyond our Sixth Form.

PROGRESSION TO UNIVERSITY/CAREERS

The Business staff at Highfields are vastly experienced in the teaching of Business at A-Level. This leads to the strong results and achievements of the students. Students also have access to electronic journals, the departments own subject webpages and links with previous students whom have succeeded at University.

OUR SUCCESSES

Business students have achieved excellent results in both GCE A-Level over many years. It is common for many of the students studying business to progress on to degrees in Management or Business at University.