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Business Studies allows students to explore business concepts, terminology and the impact of business on society whilst broadening knowledge and understanding of the business world. 

Students will gain an appreciation of the influences and constraints within which businesses work and explore an understanding of career pathways.  They will also develop employability and life skills that enable them to become financially and commercially aware. 

Where could this subject lead?   

There are many different career paths for those who wish to work within the business sector. These include management, HR, finance, marketing and business information management, with the opportunity to work both in the UK and internationally.  There is also the opportunity to progress onto an apprenticeship in Business Administration or a higher apprenticeship in Business Management/Leadership with links to Human Resources and marketing.  This qualification could also be used to progress to university  to complete courses such as business management or topic-specific courses, for example, marketing, finance or accountancy. 

Useful websites to refer to: 

Year 10 EE & 11 Qualification at a glance 

Y10 3 Year Course Qualification at a glance 

Sample Assessment Material – BTEC Year 12 and 13 

BTEC (Y12&13) Useful Revision Resource – BeeBusinessBee.com 

Use the page navigation on the left to navigate between year groups.

Year 10

Year 10 (early entry course)

Autumn Term

R064 Exam Material

Re-sit opportunity for Enterprise and Marketing Concepts

Spring Term

R066 Market and pitch a business proposal

Creating branding for the business proposal

Summer Term

R066 Market and pitch a business roposal

Delivering the pitch and reflection

Year 10 (3 year course)

Autumn Term

R068 Design a business proposal

Design a target market and a viable product for this audience

Spring Term

R068 Design a business proposal

Costing for a design and understanding the risks of being an entrepreneur

Summer Term

R069 Market and pitch a business proposal

Creating branding for the business proposal

Year 11

Year 11 (3 year course)

Autumn Term

R064 Exam Material

Re-sit opportunity for Enterprise and Marketing Concepts

Spring Term

R066 Market and pitch a business proposal

Planning for the brand

Summer Term

R066 Market and pitch a business proposal

Delivering the pitch and reflection

Year 12

Year 12

Autumn Term

Unit 1 Coursework (Teacher 1)

Researching a business environment for contrasting businesses

Unit 2 Exam (Teacher 2)

Developing a marketing campaign theory

Spring Term

Unit 1 Coursework (Teacher 1)

Examine business markets and environments

Unit 2 Exam (Teacher 2)

Developing a marketing campaign exam practice and exam layout preparation

Summer Term

Unit 3 Exam (both teachers)

Understanding personal finance through completing Topic Areas A & B, managing personal finance and understanding financial institutions.

Year 13

Year 13

Autumn Term

Unit 3 Exam (both teachers)

Understanding business finance through completing Topic Areas C-F (Purpose of Accounting, Sources of Finance, Cash flow, Break Even and Ratios).

Spring Term

Unit 8 Coursework (both teachers)

Recruitment and selection theory, understanding recruitment documentation and interview skills

Summer Term

Unit 3 Re-sit pportunity if required

Theory and formula practice where required.

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