Business Studies Options

GCSE Business GCSE Economics Studies Studies

Your

Mr O’Connor

• It is my intention to promote Business Studies and Economics at Hollyfield as a stimulating and inspiring practical subject.

 

Core Units for both Economics & Business

Unit 1:

Small Business - Exam in Year 11 which equals 25% of overall grade

Unit 2:

Controlled Assessment (Coursework) - Complete at start of Year 11 and equals 25% of the overall grade

 

 

Split into Business & Economics

Business

•Unit 3: Building a Business

•Exam in Year 11 which equals 50% of the overall grade.

Economics

•Unit 5: Introduction to Economic Understanding

•Exam in Year 11 which equals 50% of the overall grade.

GCSE in Business Studies

• You will learn more about how small businesses are developed and discover how businesses promote themselves and keep their customers happy.

• You will learn how businesses manage both their finances and the people who work for them.

GCSE Economics

• You will also learn more about how small businesses are developed and discover how businesses promote themselves and keep their customers happy.

• However you will then learn how to think like an economist; look at risk and uncertainty; is growth good and is the world fair?  

Trips and Clubs

T.B.C.Due to the appointment of a new Head of Department.

ProgressionIn Sixth you can further your knowledge by studying:

A Level BusinessA Level EconomicsBTEC Level 3 Business

Careers Option

•Everything is a Business!

•Even Hollyfield School!!!

1) First made in 1993, cost £90 to buy,

2) Re-launched in 2013, cost £95.

3) Made in China for £6!4) Why pay £95 for Nike in

JD Sports?

Think about it this way!

The proof is in the pudding.

Ask current students about Business Studies and Economics at Hollyfield.