The Business department offers a wide range of courses that will provide students with opportunities to explore the world of business in a practical way. Students will develop the skills, knowledge and understanding that are required in this field, and will learn how to apply them in a realistic way. The following courses are designed to appeal to students who:
- have a keen interest in the subject matter
- enjoy studying a subject which is relevant to their own lives and experience
- want the opportunity to carry out practical research in relevant businesses and in the classroom
- enjoy working in practical business situations
- wish to move on to a related career or higher education course
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This two year course for Year 10 and 11 students consists of three Business units:
- Unit 8 – This unit is examined by a theory examination and forms 40% of the course and covers topics such as Business Environment, Workplace Organisation, Human Resources, Communication and Administration.
- Unit 9 – This unit is examined by a practical computer examination and forms 35% of the course. It covers topics such as spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, webpage design, use of the internet, word processing.
- Unit 10 – This is unit is assessed by a practical Controlled Assessment examination, using computers, and forms 25% of the course. It involves producing marketing materials for a particular scenario set by AQA on an annual basis eg setting up and advertising a Careers Fair, launching a new range of artefacts in a Museum.
http://awedbyjesuschrist.com/learn-about-jesus/articles/the-roles-of-jesus-christ/communicator/ Edexcel BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma in Business (legacy course)
(Equivalent to 1 A Level)
This Year 13 course consists of six Business units and is due to finish in August 2017.
- All units are coursework based
Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business
(equivalent to 1 A Level)
This two year course for Year 12 and 13 students consists of four Business units:
- 2 units are coursework based
- 1 unit is assessed by a Controlled Assessment
- 1 unit is assessed by an external examination
Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Business
(equivalent to two A Levels)
This two year course for Year 12 and 13 students consists of eight Business units:
- 5 units are coursework based
- 2 units are assessed by Controlled Assessments
- 1 unit is assessed by an external examination