Business
The study of business is not just about numbers and strategies; it is about unlocking the potential to create, innovate, and lead. Every successful business you admire today started with an idea and a dream: by immersing yourself in the study of business, you are nurturing your own potential to shape the world with your ideas.
The provision of this course should enable you to develop a critical understanding of the internal workings of a business, and of its role in the economy and broader external environment. You will become aware of the effects of business behaviour from a range of perspectives and a variety of organisations.
The material studied in the Business course will be suitable preparation for a range of degree courses and careers, especially those related to the worlds of finance and business management.
Business draws material from a range of academic disciplines and with its emphasis on applying knowledge to the real world it adopts a more practical approach than many subjects. The subject has a relevance to our lives that make its study both accessible and useful.
Skills Required
During the A Level course you will be introduced to a number of business theories and models, and you will be expected to apply them to real world examples and case studies. You will require a range of skills including decision making and problem solving and where appropriate, the quantification and management of information. You will be expected to read around the subject matter, and to build up a portfolio of examples of current business behaviour. The ability to construct logical arguments and to write essays will involve the development of analytical and evaluative skills. The mathematical and data handling aspects of the course require no more than a competent performance at GCSE Mathematics.
Topics Covered
The course being followed is the AQA Business Specification (7132) and covers the following topics:
- What is business?
- Managers, leadership & decision making
- Marketing management
- Operational management
- Financial management
- Human resource management
- Analysing the strategic position of a business
- Choosing strategic direction
- Strategic methods; how to pursue strategies
- Managing strategic change
Methods of Assessment
Students will be required to sit three papers, which cover all aspects of the course content.
Paper 1
2 hours. Multiple-choice questions, short answer questions and two essays from a choice of four titles.
Paper 2
2 hours. Data response questions.
Paper 3
2 hours. Questions based on a business case study.
Other Information
In addition to the core lessons, the subject has a thriving Business Society and students take part in competitions such as Makyth Ventures and Tycoon, and where possible we organise trips outside the classroom to further bring the subject to life.
Meet the staff
If you have a specific enquiry for the Business Department, email ps@kes.hants.sch.uk
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Mr MO Laverty BA |
Business Coordinator, Teacher of Economics & Business |
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Mr RP Nichols BA |
Teacher of Economics & Business |
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Mr GD Potter BA |
Teacher of Economics & Business |
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Mr SJ Ritchie BA |
Teacher of Economics & Business |
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Mr P Sheppard BSc |
Head of Economics & Business |
