Meols Cop High School
Introduction
The qualification consists of two units (themes) focusing on Investigating Small Business and Building a Business. The course covers a range of key business theories and concepts including entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, promotions and functional areas.
The content studied in the GCSE provides an excellent foundation for students who wish to progress onto A-Level or BTEC Level 3 Business or Economic based qualifications.
Students will learn through a variety of different methods including independent and team-based activities, real life case studies, theory based lessons and exam based practise. This approach enables students to develop a deep understanding of the subject area by applying it to the real world enabling them to make clear links between the different areas of content. Alongside, this provides them with an opportunity to develop their research, analytical and evaluation skills.
Business Studies provides an excellent basis for a range of post 16 options including Business Studies A-Level, BTEC Level 3 Business, A-Level Economics, ICT and Apprenticeships. It also provides an excellent basis for a range of social science and humanity-based subjects, for example History and Sociology. There are a range of career pathways open to you after studying Business Studies including starting your own business, the legal profession, accountancy and finance, leadership and management, education and training, plus many more.
Subject Leader: Mrs H Scott
At key stage 4, students who have an interest in this subject can opt to study Pearson GCSE business studies or Pearson BTEC Technical Award in business and enterprise.
Click here for the Business Studies Curriculum Map
Business Studies curriculum at Meols Cop High School complies with the Equality Act 2010, the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 and is accessible for pupil with SEND. Click here to view the SEND Policy.
Updated December 2021
Meols Cop High School
Introduction
The qualification consists of two units (themes) focusing on Investigating Small Business and Building a Business. The course covers a range of key business theories and concepts including entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, promotions and functional areas.
The content studied in the GCSE provides an excellent foundation for students who wish to progress onto A-Level or BTEC Level 3 Business or Economic based qualifications.
Students will learn through a variety of different methods including independent and team-based activities, real life case studies, theory based lessons and exam based practise. This approach enables students to develop a deep understanding of the subject area by applying it to the real world enabling them to make clear links between the different areas of content. Alongside, this provides them with an opportunity to develop their research, analytical and evaluation skills.
Business Studies provides an excellent basis for a range of post 16 options including Business Studies A-Level, BTEC Level 3 Business, A-Level Economics, ICT and Apprenticeships. It also provides an excellent basis for a range of social science and humanity-based subjects, for example History and Sociology. There are a range of career pathways open to you after studying Business Studies including starting your own business, the legal profession, accountancy and finance, leadership and management, education and training, plus many more.
Subject Leader: Mrs H Scott
At key stage 4, students who have an interest in this subject can opt to study Pearson GCSE business studies or Pearson BTEC Technical Award in business and enterprise.
Click here for the Business Studies Curriculum Map
Business Studies curriculum at Meols Cop High School complies with the Equality Act 2010, the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 and is accessible for pupil with SEND. Click here to view the SEND Policy.
Updated December 2021
Meols Cop High School
Introduction
The qualification consists of two units (themes) focusing on Investigating Small Business and Building a Business. The course covers a range of key business theories and concepts including entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, promotions and functional areas.
The content studied in the GCSE provides an excellent foundation for students who wish to progress onto A-Level or BTEC Level 3 Business or Economic based qualifications.
Students will learn through a variety of different methods including independent and team-based activities, real life case studies, theory based lessons and exam based practise. This approach enables students to develop a deep understanding of the subject area by applying it to the real world enabling them to make clear links between the different areas of content. Alongside, this provides them with an opportunity to develop their research, analytical and evaluation skills.
Business Studies provides an excellent basis for a range of post 16 options including Business Studies A-Level, BTEC Level 3 Business, A-Level Economics, ICT and Apprenticeships. It also provides an excellent basis for a range of social science and humanity-based subjects, for example History and Sociology. There are a range of career pathways open to you after studying Business Studies including starting your own business, the legal profession, accountancy and finance, leadership and management, education and training, plus many more.
Subject Leader: Mrs H Scott
At key stage 4, students who have an interest in this subject can opt to study Pearson GCSE business studies or Pearson BTEC Technical Award in business and enterprise.
Click here for the Business Studies Curriculum Map
Business Studies curriculum at Meols Cop High School complies with the Equality Act 2010, the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 and is accessible for pupil with SEND. Click here to view the SEND Policy.
Updated December 2021