Every day you will come into contact with the business world, for example, when buying your lunch or working part-time. Business Studies will help you understand this world by looking at how businesses are created, develop, grow, survive crises and perhaps eventually decline.
Update from Team Cambodia 🇰🇭
The first week of workshops was a challenge that the students rose to fantastically - they were completely our of their comfort zones but got stuck in straight away and loved it!
One of the students, Kai, celebrated his 17th birthday on Tuesday with a Cambodian macha birthday cake!
The team had the chance to take part in a cultural exchange with some student monks at a local university on Thursday afternoon where they talked about their practices and the differences in our cultures.
#qmc_cambodia2023 #qmcchallengeabroad
Challenges Abroad UK Futuresense Foundation
Business Education
Business - A Level
Course Summary
This course will appeal to students wishing to study how business works in depth and provides the opportunity to gain understanding of key strategies which enable companies to succeed.
Through taught topics and submitted assignments, learners gain an insight into marketing, finance, human resources and entrepreneurial skills and are encouraged to apply their knowledge when examining a wide range of current case studies.
Specific Entry Requirements
6 GCSE passes at (grade 5) or above, including Maths and English
Progression Skills and Opportunities
The course allows access to a range of Business based university courses and is appropriate preparation for level 4 Apprenticeships.
How is the course assessed?
100% examination. Three papers, each of 2 hours, including a case study.
What topics will I be studying?
- What is business?
- Managers, leadership and decision making
- Improving market performance
- Optimising operational performance
- Improving finance performance
- Management of human resources
- Analysing the strategic position of a business
- Strategic direction
- Change management
Will I need specialist materials or equipment?
You will need a file to keep notes and a memory stick to keep copies of your work electronically.
A LEVEL BUSINESS
During the first year students are introduced to different aspects of business and are also shown the best way of learning:
- Low level homework – leading to engaging activity based lessonsComprehensive note taking – improve fundamental understanding & building future revision materials
- Current case studies – applying learnt theory to businesses in the news
- Class based discussion – students are encouraged to challenge preconceptions in business and offer alternative viewpoints
Business - Extended Certificate
Course Summary
This course will appeal to students wishing to study how business works in depth and provides the opportunity to gain understanding of key strategies which enable companies to succeed. Through taught topics and submitted assignments, learners gain an insight into marketing, finance, human resources and entrepreneurial skills and are encouraged to apply their knowledge when examining a wide range of current case studies.
The Extended Certificate is equivalent to 1 A level, worth a maximum of 56 UCAS points.
Specific Entry Requirements
5 GCSE passes including Maths & English at grade 4 and above.
Progression Skills and Opportunities
The course allows access to a range of Business based university courses and is appropriate preparation for Level 4 Apprenticeships.
How is the course assessed?
60% coursework assignments assessed by the class tutor and subject to external validation. 40% examination.
What topics will I be studying?
- The Business Environment
- Working in Business
- Marketing
- Customers and Communication
- Accounting
Will I need specialist materials or equipment?
You will need a file to keep notes and a memory stick to keep copies of your work electronically. You are advised to bring a lap-top to lessons which may be stored in a locker when not in use. Smart clothing will also be required for presentations and business events you may attend.
Smiles to brighten a rainy day! Our Foundation Learning students braved the rain this morning to have a photo taken in the outdoor space. Why? They would love for us to create a designated outside area for them to spend time together, eat lunch or just relax in the fresh air. At QMC they currently enjoy a safe and inclusive environment during lessons, where they flourish and develop as young people with special educational needs. To achieve our ambitious dream of creating an outdoor space, to further support their social development, we need your help.
The students are busy organising lots of #fundraising initiatives - watch this space! In the meantime please support our fundraising efforts by sharing this post and donating to our project if you can. It will mean the world to the students to have a space they can enjoy. Link is in the bio 👆Thank you!
