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Ofsted Outstanding School 2010-2011
Applied Business Studies

Business Studies lessons take place in our exceptionally well equipped ICT suites which enables every student to have full computer access every lesson. We are presently using the Vista operating system and the Office 2007 suite.

Rationale

The GCSE in Applied Business (Double Award) has been designed to provide a broad educational basis for further training, further education or for moving into employment within the business sector. This is achieved by ensuring that students develop general skills, knowledge and understanding of the business world. The Applied Business course helps to develop knowledge and understanding of a wide range of business types.

During the two year course we research two different businesses in depth, relating the findings to a wider business context. Coursework accounts for two thirds of the final grade. More able students are encouraged to conduct their own research and make in-depth comparisons whilst other students are guided to enable them to achieve their full potential.

The Finance exam accounts for the remaining third of the final assessment grade. For this element of the course students learn about companies' general financial documentations and decision making. They develop an understanding of business forms, documentation and accounting procedures.

Aims

The aims of the GCSE specifications in Applied Business are to:

  • prepare students for progression to employment and/or further training in the business sector through the development of the required knowledge, skills and understanding
  • increase students' knowledge and understanding of the business sector through the investigation, analysis and evaluation of a range of business activities, functions and processes
  • develop students' awareness of the considerations involved in business activity as seen from a wide range of contrasting stakeholder viewpoints
  • promote a critical and analytical approach to problem solving within the vocational context
  • empower students to take progressive responsibility for their own learning and development
  • provide a range of learning experiences which will enrich students' awareness of the variety of human activities and relationships.