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Garth Hill College

Business Studies

This linear specification course is designed to encourage candidates to consider the practical application of business and economic concepts. The units provide students with the opportunity to explore the theories and concepts in the context of events in the business and economic world.

The KS4 specification provides progression for those wishing to continue their studies to KS5 GCE Business. At year 12 we also offer a one year Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration qualification to support students who require a bridging year between GCSE and GCE. 

Subject Lead:  Miss Morgan

If you have any queries or concerns, please email m-morgan@garthhillcollege.com

Year 10 and 11

Exam Board and syllabus code

AQA Business Studies – award code 8132

Content

Unit 1 – Business in the real world

Unit 2 – influences on businesses

Unit 3 – Business operations

Unit 4 – Human Resources

Unit 5 - Marketing

Unit 6 - Finance

Learning Journey

Assessment

Unit 1 – Influences of Operations and HRM on Business Activity

  • Written Paper (1 hour 45 minutes)

  • 90 marks/50%

Unit 2 – Influences of Marketing and Finance

  • Written Paper (1 hour 45 minutes)

  • 90 marks/50%

Home Learning

Home learning is set every fortnight and will take pupils up to one hour to complete. Tasks range from practice questions to independent research and will link closely to the lesson content.

How Parents and Carers Can Support

Parents and carers can encourage pupils to complete home learning and engage with the content.

Parents may find it useful to go onto the useful links below to get a feel for the subject specific content covered during the course.

Prior to exams, parents and carers can encourage pupils to create a revision timetable to ensure revision for both the unit 1 and unit 2 exams is spaced evenly.

Additional Support Available/Useful Links

Assessment Schedules

Year 10 Assessment Schedule

Year 11 Assessment Schedule

Knowledge Organiser

GCSE Knowledge Organiser