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GCSE Business Studies explores the world of business, covering the essentials of business development and its relationship with economics and the environment. It also covers the practical side of business looking into the role of law, and health and safety issues.
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| Year 12 | Year 13 |
In Years 10 and 11 pupils are prepared for the Edexcel IGCSE in Business Studies. The aims of the syllabus are to:
• develop an interest in, and enjoyment of, business subjects that will be sustained in later life
• use relevant terminology, concepts and methods effectively and recognise the strengths and
limitations of the ideas used
• develop and apply their knowledge, understanding and skills to current issues in a wide
range of appropriate international and UK contexts
• use an enquiring, critical approach to distinguish between facts and opinion and evaluate
qualitative and quantitative data, to help build arguments and make informed judgements
• appreciate the range of different stakeholder perspectives in relation to business activities
• have an understanding of the dynamics of business activity and the related considerations of
ethics and sustainability in business.
A copy of the current specifications can be downloaded via the links below.
Teachers
Mr. Thomas
IGCSE Business Studies Specification 
Moodle Resources
In Years 12 and 13 students prepare for the Edexcel International A Level in Economics and Business. Pupils prepare for the following units:
Component 1 |
This component is concerned with developing the candidate's response to visual stimuli and encourages the process of direct observation from primary sources, recording, analysis and two and/or three-dimensional development. The candidate will choose one stimulus from the examination paper from which to make studies in any suitable colour/tone, medium, process or technique |
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Component 2 |
The intention of this component is to allow candidates to pursue a field of study in research, development and realisation in depth. However, unlike Component 3, more emphasis will be placed on the development of ideas and the use of processes rather than the resolution of the final coursework project piece itself |
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Component 3 |
The intention of this component is to allow candidates to pursue a field of study in research, development and realisation in depth. Unlike Component 2, as much emphasis will be placed on the resolution of the final piece as on the development of ideas and the use of processes. |
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Component 4 |
Candidates will produce a detailed study of any aspect of the visual arts that relates to their work for Component 2 or Component 3: Coursework. First-hand experience of the work(s) should form at least part of the study. Although it is envisaged that first-hand familiarity with, for example, a building or design studio, will be the instigation of the candidate's interest, reference to other works not easily available except in reproduction may form a substantial part of the study |
Teachers
Mr. Thomas
A Level Business Y Economics Specification Moodle Resources
