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Business Studies

  • Wholeschool Software
  • Dec 8, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jun 23

Members of the Department


Mrs Denise Murphy (Head of Department)

Mrs Geraldine Mulholland



Aims


Business Studies provides students with an insight into the world of work. Students will discover how businesses operate and will learn about their key functions. This knowledge is invaluable to those students who wish to pursue careers in management, marketing, human resources, project management, business accounting, management consultancy, and business journalism. 



Key Stage 4 (GCSE)


BUSINESS STUDIES


This subject provides a sound basis of business knowledge which pupils can use in a wide variety of careers such as accountancy, financial services, management and law. They will study current business and economic events in local, national and global contexts. They will learn how use key terms and concepts to describe business behaviour. Pupils will also consider business ethics and the impact of business on the environment.


BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS


This subject introduces students to the business world, but they also explore the changing role of digital technology in business today. Students learn about file management and applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, web authoring, web browsing, email and presentation software. They also study types of business, recruitment, selection, training, marketing, the role of stakeholders and customers, and how best to communicate a message.


Awarding Body: CCEA



Key Stage 5 (GCE)


A-LEVEL PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES


The qualification has two internally assessed units and four externally assessed units. The AS internal assessment unit is based on a case study that is released annually. Students demonstrate the skills a PBS consultant needs to advise businesses on improving their human resource management. The other AS units introduce the PBS sector, and the skills required to make effective financial decisions. The A2 units cover three key aspects: technology, leadership and management, and project management skills and processes. The A2 internal assessment unit explores the stages of successful project management. Students engage with businesses to develop and use their experience to plan and ideally execute a one-off project.


Awarding Body: CCEA


DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL STUDIES


At AS level, students study the Certificate in Financial Services (CeFS) which is equivalent to a GCE AS Level qualification. In their final year, they progress to a Diploma in Financial Services (DipFS) which is equivalent to a GCE A2 Level qualification. The qualification carries the same UCAS points.


Awarding Body: WJEC



Career Opportunities


This course is invaluable to those students who wish to pursue careers in accountancy, management, marketing, human resources, project management, management consultancy, and business journalism. 



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