CURRICULUM
Business Studies
Business Studies Curriculum Intent
Business provides students with the knowledge, practice and confidence they need to become the next generation of capable employees and entrepreneurs. Our students will explore real-world situations to develop and embed these entrepreneurial skills, which will enable them to become finance friendly, analytical, articulate and problem solvers.
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Key STRANDS
Develop business knowledge and a conceptual understanding
Students are introduced to the world of business and given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of business concepts and the impact of external issues. This is delivered through a variety of activities that allow students to link their understanding problem solving activities and decision making.
It is important that students that are able to carry out research and interpret the data collected through a number of presentation methods. Students will develop numeracy skills to allow them to calculate profit and become finance friendly. They will then use numerical data to help them make decisions and solve business related problems.
Collate & manipulate data/ information
Articulate and communication
An effective business students has the ability to work effectively as a team and the confidence to succeed as an individual. They will persevere when working hard on their presentation skills and develop their exam analysis and evaluation.
Students will engage in the subject through an application of real-life businesses and having the opportunity to develop employability skill through joint projects with our college Careers & Enterprise team.