Key Stage 5 Overview

The course takes a holistic approach to business, demonstrating the interrelated nature of business using business models, theories and techniques.  You will develop analytical skills to investigate contemporary business issues and situations.

Year 12 Business

• meeting customer needs
• the market
• marketing mix and strategy
• managing people
• entrepreneurs and leaders
• raising finance
• financial planning
• managing finance
• resource management
• external influences

Year 13 Business

• business objectives and strategy
• business growth
• decision-making techniques
• influences on business decisions
• assessing competitiveness
• managing change
• globalisation
• global markets and business
• expansion
• global marketing
• global industries and companies (multinational corporations)