Year 12 - Business Studies
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Unit 1: Exploring Business A: Are learners able to explore the features of different businesses and analyse what makes them successful? B: Are learners able to Investigate how businesses are organised? Unit 22: Market Research A: Are learners able to examine the types of market research used in business? B: Are learners able to plan and implement a market research activity to meet a specific marketing objective? Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance A: Do learners understand the importance of managing personal finance? B: Are learners able to explore the personal finance sector? C: Do learners understand the purpose of accounting? D: Are learners able to select and evaluate different sources of business finance? |
Unit 1: Exploring Business C: Are learners able to examine the environment in which businesses operate? D: Are learners able to examine Business Markets? E: Are learners able to investigate the role and contribution of innovation and enterprise to business success? Unit 22: Market Research C: Are learners able to analyse and present market research findings and recommend process improvements? Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance E: Are learners able to create and analyse concepts of Break-even and cash flow forecasts? F: Are learners able to complete statements of comprehensive income and financial position and evaluate a business's performance? |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Unit 4: Managing an Event A: Are learners able to explore the role of an event organiser? B: Are learners able to investigate the feasibility of a proposed event? C: Are learners able to develop a detailed plan for a business or social enterprise event? Unit 20: Investigating Corporate Social Responsibility A: Are learners able to examine the CSR issues facing large private sector businesses? B: Are learners able to investigate the benefits and drawbacks for businesses of adopting a CSR policy? Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign A: Do learners understand the principles and purposes of marketing that underpin the creation of a rationale for a marketing campaign? |
Unit 4: Managing an Event D: Are learners able to stage and manage a business or social enterprise event? E: Are learners able to reflect on the running of the event and evaluate own skills development? Unit 20: Investigating Corporate Social Responsibility B: Are learners able to investigate the benefits and drawbacks for businesses of adopting a CSR policy? C: Are learners able to review the CSR record of a private sector business? Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign B: Are learners able to use information appropriately to develop the rationale for a marketing campaign? C: Are learners able to Plan and develop a marketing campaign? |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Unit 8: Recruitment and Selection A: Are learners able to examine how effective recruitment and selection contribute to business success? B: Are learners able to undertake a recruitment activity to demonstrate the processes leading to a successful job offer? Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign C: Are learners able to plan and develop a marketing campaign? (Examination preparation) |
Unit 8: Recruitment and Selection B: Are learners able to undertake a recruitment activity to demonstrate the processes leading to a successful job offer? C: Are learners able to reflect on the recruitment and selection process and your individual performance? Unit 6: Principles of Management A: Do learners understand the key definitions and functions of management? B: Are learners able to define, analyse and evaluate management and leadership styles and skills? |
Year 13 - Business Studies
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Unit 14: Investigating Customer Service A: Are learners able to explore how effective customer service contributes to business success? B: Are learners able to investigate the methods used to improve customer service in business? Unit 6: Principles of Management C: Are learners able to define, analyse and evaluate the management of human resources? D: Are learners able to define, analyse and evaluate the factors influencing management, motivation and performance of the workforce? Unit 7: Business Decision Making A: Are learners able to define, analyse the use of Business plans? B: Are learners able to understand and analyse various decision-making scenarios in business? C: Are learners able to define, analyse and evaluate the Use of research to justify the marketing of a business? |
Unit 14: Investigating Customer Service C: Are learners able to demonstrate customer service in different situations, using appropriate behaviours to meet expectations? Unit 6: Principles of Management E: Are learners able to define, analyse and evaluate the impact of change? F: Are learners able to define, analyse and evaluate quality management methods? Unit 7: Business Decision Making D: Are learners able to understand how to maintain efficient operational management of the business? E: Are learners able to define, analyse and evaluate the importance of managing resources? F: Are learners able to create and interpret financial forecasts? G: Are learners able to analyse the viability of a business? H: Are learners able to demonstrate business skills/IT skills? |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Unit 5: International Business A: Are learners able to explore the international context for business operations? B: Are learners able to investigate the international economic environment in which business operates? Unit 19: Pitching for a New Business A: Are learners able to explore potential ideas for a micro-business start-up? Unit 23: The English Legal System A: Are learners able to examine the jurisdiction of the courts, and their alternatives, in contributing to case outcomes? |
Unit 5: International Business C: Are learners able to investigate the external factors that influence international businesses? D: Are learners able to investigate the cultural factors that influence international business? Unit 19: Pitching for a New Business B: Are learners able to develop a business plan for a viable micro-business start-up? Unit 23: The English Legal System B: Are learners able to investigate the role of the legal profession and lay people in contributing to case outcomes? |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Unit 5: International Business E: Are learners able to examine the strategic and operational approaches to developing international trade? Unit 19: Pitching for a New Business C: Are learners able to carry out a pitch for funding for the chosen micro-business? Unit 23: The English Legal System C: Are learners able to explore sources of law relevant for providing legal advice? |
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