Business Studies
Staff
Mrs L McCormack (HOD)
Mrs S Grant
Mrs C Scott
Mrs K Gallagher
Mrs G Bell (Temp)
KS3
Year 10
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Students at St Pius X College study Business Studies one period per ten days. They follow a programme which has been designed internally by the Department which is based upon GCSE Business and Communication Systems. There is a differentiated programme for different classes. The aim of the programme is to ‘introduce’ the students to the subject area of Business and allow them to make an informed choice in relation to their KS4 options. The programme focusses on Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Databases, Word Processing and Spreadsheets.
GCSE
- Business & Communication Systems
CCEA
Unit 1
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40%
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External computer-based examination
2 hours (end of Year 11)
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Software Applications for Business
Unit 2
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35%
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External written examination
1 hour (end of Year 12)
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The Business Environment
Unit 3
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25%
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Controlled Assessment
(Year 12)
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Developing Digital Solutions
A Level
- Applied Business
AQA
AS Module 1
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16.6%
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External Examination
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Financial Planning and Analysis
AS Module 2
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16.6%
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Interally Centred Assessed (coursework)
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Business Dynamics
AS Module 3
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16.6%
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External Assignment
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Entrepreneurial Opportunities
A2 Module 4
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16.6%
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External Examination
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Managing and Leading People
A2 Module 5
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16.6%
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Internally Centred Assessed (coursework)
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Developing a Business Proposal
A2 Module 6
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16.6%
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Internally Centred Assessed (coursework)
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Managing an Event
Vocational Qualifications
- Occupational Services Level 2 - Business Services
CCEA
Unit 14
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50%
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Portfolio - internally assessed
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Using Office Technology
Unit 2
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50%
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Portfolio - internally assessed
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Communication within an Office
Career Opportunities
Business graduates find opportunities both within the public and private sector. Careers using Business and Finance include:
Accountant, Administrative Assistant, Banking, Economist, Hotel Management, Human Resource Manager, Insurance, Marketing, Retail Management.
Student Support Materials
Recommended revision websites:
Key Stage Four
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zpsvr82
https://revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/business-studies
Key Stage Five
https://revisionworld.com/a2-level-level-revision/business-studies-level-revision
http://www.s-cool.co.uk/a-level/business-studies
Clubs/Events
Key Stage 3 mini-enterprise
Business guest speakers
Enterprise Week
Year 10 Project Business