Business

Business

Course Length

Two years (or one year depending on individual circumstances).

The course

Business is a subject that delves into the theory behind how businesses operate and how their various functions respond to changes. The GCSE Business course will help students understand how external factors impact businesses, providing a chance to explore this dynamic and ever-evolving field. This subject pairs well with other areas like Economics, Maths and Geography, allowing students to see the connections between business and the wider world. The course is taught across the Autumn and Spring terms, with the summer term dedicated to revision and exam preparation.

What skills do I need?

1. To understand ratios and income statements.
2. To participate effectively in class discussions.
3. Students are encouraged to read current events and apply business concepts to real-world scenarios.
4. This will be essential for analysis and evaluation, particularly for exam success.
5. Participation in extracurriculars is encouraged to help develop additional skills.

How is the course assessed?

Paper 1: Business Activity, Marketing, and People
Duration: 90 minutes
Weight: 50% of the final grade (80 marks)
This paper focuses on how internal factors impact businesses, including employee motivation and how it influences efficiency.

Paper 2: Operations, Finance, and Influences on Business
Duration: 90 minutes
Weight: 50% of the final grade (80 marks)
This paper covers topics such as total quality management and how financial management drives business operations. Students will be tested through a mix of short and long-answer questions.

Reading

(provided by the college)

OCR GCSE (9–1) Business Student Book
By Mike Schofield and Alan Williams
Published by Hodder Education,
ISBN 9781471899362

Exam Board and Specification Codes

OCR Business (9-1) – J204