Business Studies is an optional subject at Key Stage 4. It aims to give students an understanding of how businesses operates, including communication and finance.

Students are currently studying for the EdExcel GCSE (Double Award) in Applied Business Studies. This means that students gain two GCSE’s at the end of their studies. Students complete two portfolios (People and Business and Investigating a Business) each worth 1/3 of the marks. They also sit an external exam on Business Finance which is worth 1/3 of their total marks.

Name of staff including Head of Department and contact emails:

Mrs D Howard, Director of Vocational Education, dhoward@stbedes.cambs.sch.uk

Mrs J Smith, Teacher of Business Studies, jsmith@stbedes.cambs.sch.uk

Specialised pupil equipment required:

All students are expected to bring a minimum of pencil, pen, ruler, calculator and their folder and textbook to every lesson.

Course descriptors for KS3 and KS4 broken down into terms

AUTUMN TERM
Yr 10 – EdExcel Applied Business Studies – People in Business portfolio coursework.
Yr 11 – EdExcel Applied Business Studies – Investigating Two Contrasting Businesses portfolio coursework.

SPRING TERM
Yr 10 – EdExcel Applied Business Studies – People in Business portfolio coursework.
Yr 11 – EdExcel Applied Business Studies – Investigating two contrasting  Businesses portfolio coursework.

SUMMER TERM
Yr 10 – EdExcel Applied Business Studies – Business Finance Examination
Yr 11 – EdExcel Applied Business Studies – Revision and review of Business Finance Examinable module.

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