Business Studies & Economics @ The Streetly School
Welcome to the Business Studies and Economics Department page!
Departmental Staff:
- Mr P Ford (Head of Department)
- Mr G Forrest
- Mr A Hall - Teacher
- Mrs K Smith - Teacher
What can a student expect from the Department?
• Qualified and enthusiastic teaching staff
• Quality notes and materials based on up to date examples
• An interesting and relevant course for the future
The courses we follow...
At Key Stage 4...
GCSE Business Studies:
This course is divided into 2 main sections:
- The core which covers the main parts involved in running a business of any size. Topics studied in the core are as follows:
1. External Environment- Why businesses exist
2. Business Organisation - eg sole traders, Public Limited Companies
3. Marketing - Price, place, promotion and product
4. Finance - Profit/Loss account, balance sheet and cashflow
5. Production - Methods of making goods and different costs
6. People in Business - Motivating workers, training, recruitment and selection
7. Aiding and controlling Business - Consumer Laws, government grants
- The option which looks at the following topics:
1. Marketing
2. Business communications
3. E-commerce
Each of the above parts are examined at the end of Y11. The students will be entered for either the Higher (A*-D) or Foundation (C-G) papers. Instead of coursework the students will be given a seen Case Study which can will be studied in class and then examined.
At Key Stage 5...
AS/A level Business Studies:
The students cover the following topics in Y12:
• Business Objectives and Environment,
• Business Decisions
• Business Behaviour
Business Decisions is examined through an unseen paper, whereas Business Objectives and Behaviour are examined through a seen Case Study.
In Y13 the students complete the following topics:
• Business Project
• Further People
• Business Strategy
Further people is examined with an unseen paper and Business Strategy by Case Study. The project in an individual study of a real life business problem.
AS/A level Economics:
The students cover 3 topics in Y12 all are examined in unseen papers. Topics studied are as follows:
• The Market system
• Market Failure and Government Intervention
• The national and International economy
In Y13 the students study 2 specific areas:
• Economics of Development
• Work and Leisure
The final unit in Y13 concerns Economics in a European Context and is examined through a Case Study. The paper is also synoptic and therefore covers the work from Y12.
Business BTec
This is a vocational qualification worth 2 GCSE’s grade C or above. Attainment can range between a Pass, Merit or Distinction.
This course is 100% coursework and is new to the curriculum offered here at Streetly.
The Coursework is divided into the three following units that will be completed over Years 10 and 11:
- Exploring Business Purposes
- Developing Customer Relations
- Starting a Small Business
For AS/A level Business could the units be changed to:
AS
An Introduction to Business
Business Functions
A2
A selection of one of the following Units; Marketing, Accounting, People in organisations and Business Production.
Strategic Management
For AS/A Economics could the units be changed to:
AS
Markets in Action
The National and International Economy
A2
A selection of 2 of the following 3 units:
Economics of Work and Leisure
Transport Economics
The Global Economy
It is hoped that students who wish to find out more about the subjects offered by the department feel welcome to find a member of staff in the department and ask any questions they may have. |
