Subject leader:

• Asiya Aftab
• Email: asiya.aftab@cockshuthill.org.uk

Subject staff:

• Asiya Aftab

Key Stage 4 curriculum overview:

Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Business
The course consists of two themes:

• Theme 1: Investigating small business (Year 10)
• Theme 2: Building a business (Year 11)

At Key Stage 4 the curriculum is designed to ensure pupils reach their full potential and attain the highest possible standards at GCSE level. Students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding. They will also develop key skills such as, communication, teamwork and independent learning.

Theme 1

• Topic 1.1 Enterprise and entrepreneurship
• Topic 1.2 Spotting a business opportunity
• Topic 1.3 Putting a business idea into practice
• Topic 1.4 Making the business effective
• Topic 1.5 Understanding external influences on business

Theme 2

• Topic 2.1 Growing the business
• Topic 2.2 Making marketing decisions
• Topic 2.3 Making operational decisions
• Topic .4 Making financial decisions
• Topic 2.5 Making human resource decisions

Mid-term assessment dates:

• 30/09/2017
• 28/10/2017
• 13/03/2018
• 24/04/2018
• 05/062018

Revision:

www.bbc.co.uk

www.revisionworld.com

www.bitesize.co.uk

www.pearson.com

www.businessed.co.uk