Business Studies

	Autumn Term	Spring Term	Summer Term
Year 12	What is Business? Managers leadership and decision making Decision making to improve marketing performance	Decision making to improve operational performance Decision making to improve financial performance	Decision making to improve human resource performance
Skills	AO1, AO2, AO3 & AO4	AO1, AO2, AO3 & AO4	AO1, AO2, AO3 & AO4
Assessment	Units 1 and 2	Units 3a and 4a	Units 3b and 4b

	Autumn Term	Spring Term	Summer Term
Year 13	Topic assessments take place at the end of the unit, which includes practice exam questions	Topic assessments take place at the end of the unit, which includes practice exam questions	Paper 1: Business 1 Paper 2: Business 2
Skills	AO1, AO2, AO3 & AO4	AO1, AO2, AO3 & AO4	AO1, AO2, AO3 & AO4
Assessment	Topic assessments take place at the end of the unit, which includes practice exam questions	Topic assessments take place at the end of the unit, which includes practice exam questions	Paper 1: Business 1 Paper 2: Business 2 Paper 3: Business 3

At HVS we will be studying Business by taking a holistic approach to the subject. We investigate the interrelated nature of business using business models, theories and techniques to support analysis of contemporary business issues and situations to provide a dynamic course.
The course is designed to engage students through topics and issues that are relevant in today’s society – they will study key contemporary developments such as digital technology and business ethics, and globalisation is covered throughout the topics.
Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions – all skills that are needed for further study and employment.

Entry Requirements

5s in GCSE English Language and Maths.

Exam Board

AQA A LEVEL BUSINESS

What three things should I do to further my independent learning of this subject?

1. Read and keep informed about current topical news stories in the Business world.

2. Begin to familiarise yourself with critical essays on business topics so that you become familiar with this style of writing.

3. Develop your time management skills and plan to complete homework and revision activities frequently (little and often are the best ways to develop long-term metacognitive recall of theories).