Business Studies Curriculum

Subject aim

The aim of the Business Studies curriculum is to equip students with the powerful business knowledge and the appropriate skills needed to develop their employability and identify business problems and opportunities. We do this by quality first teaching which ensures students understand underlying Business theory which they can then apply to a variety of familiar and unfamiliar case studies. We want students to be able to think analytically, reach logical conclusions based on data, and make judgements on future changes to markets and the economy, and also understand how bigger business issues impact on their daily lives.

Details about curriculum structure

In Key Stage 4, students can opt for our BTEC Level 2 Tech Award in Enterprise. The BTEC Level 2 Tech Award in Enterprise has been designed to provide a focused vocational qualification. The qualification will provide students with the knowledge, understanding and competencies necessary to prepare them for employment or higher education. The course has an essential core of knowledge and applied competencies. The essential core gives learners the opportunity to gain a broad understanding and knowledge of a vocational sector.

In Key Stage 5 our students study the BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business. The aims of the qualifications are to provide them with a wide range of knowledge and competencies which can be applied to real life contexts, and prepares them for continual higher-level study, apprenticeships and employment. There is a clear progression for students who have previously studied Enterprise, but it also provides new opportunities, and is accessible for those who are new to the subject.

What will students study?

Level 2 – BTEC Tech Award Enterprise

Level 3 – BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business

Enrichment and extracurricular opportunities in the subject

Students can take part in the Enterprise Club, which encourages students to develop their entrepreneurial skills outside of the classroom. Over the last two years the groups have been highly successful, working with local charities, in particular the local food banks. As well as this they run events in school to raise money for a variety of causes.

Where could this subject ultimately take you?

Business can lead to many different career and educational paths. Apprenticeships and higher-level study are a natural stepping stone, with a focus on Business itself. However, the competencies developed by the subject such as analysis, critical thinking, creativity and evaluation, are crucial in a variety of subject areas such as Accountancy, Law, The Civil Service, and many areas of business management.

Links to other sites which support study in our subject

www.tutor2u.net/business/topics
www.tutor2u.net/business/videos
www.youtube.com/c/twoteachers

Contact details to find out more about our curriculum

Mr J Scott, Programme Leader:  scottj@tmhs.rklt.co.uk