Business Studies is an exciting, dynamic and ever changing subject. It is relevant to everyone whether you will be running your own business empire, working for someone else or are a consumer wishing to know your rights. Any student who has an interest in current affairs and the world of work should find the course enjoyable and satisfying.

During the two years of the course you will cover several elements of business, starting by looking inside the business at the different functional areas, marketing, finance, human resources and operations, giving consideration to the activities they undertake and their role in the success of a business. You will also spend time identifying the external influences on a business, such as changes in the economy
or competition, whilst establishing the impact of these on different businesses and have the opportunity to discuss suitable responses, giving thought to how businesses look to manage change and minimise risk.

Assessment is 100% externally assessed and places an emphasis on applying theoretical knowledge to specific situations and businesses. It looks to develop student’s skills of analysis and evaluation, giving students a critical understanding and the ability to assess information from a variety of sources, both text and data, before making a judgement about it.