Business Studies Yearly Overview

GCSE Business Studies

Course Title: GCSE Business Studies
Exam Board: OCR
Qualification: Business (9-1)

ABOUT THE COURSE

Business equips students with the skills and confidence to explore how different business situations affect decision-making. They develop their understanding of concepts, objectives and terminology, and the impact of contemporary issues on business operations.

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

Business 01: Business activity, marketing, and people – 80 marks 1.5-hour exam

Students are introduced to business concepts and issues concerning the activities of a business. They explore the purpose and role of a business from spotting an opportunity through to the growth of an established business. They also look at the role of marketing and human resources.

Business 02: Operations, finance and influences on business– 80 marks 1.5-hour exam

Students take a closer look at the role of operations and finance in business activity. Operations include production processes, quality of goods and services, customer service, and working with suppliers. Finance covers its role, its sources, costs, profit and loss, cash and cash flow.

They also explore how business responds to external influences, such as ethical and environmental considerations, the economic climate and globalisation, and the interdependent nature of business.

Please click on the below links to view our KS4 Curriculum Overviews for 2022/23: