Curriculum

Business Studies

Subject Vision and Intent

The Business Studies department at Hodge Hill Girls School aims to prepare students to have a deeper understanding of the vast, dynamic, and complex business environment that affects the lives of individuals every day. Regardless of the career path students choose, it will involve some interaction with businesses. It is, therefore, essential for them to understand the dynamics of how businesses are set up and organised, the key driving factors and inhibitors that influence the business environment and the impact of these on individuals and the wider society. 

Our Business Studies Curriculum provides a wealth of opportunities and is designed to give students the scope to explore real business issues and how businesses work whilst developing skills that go beyond simply starting their own business. With a combination of teacher led delivery, independent research, teamwork and presentation activities we aim to enable students to access and engage with the world of business through both practical and theoretical business concepts and prepare students for further study or employment.

 

 

Key Stage 4

GCSE Business Studies

Exam Board Edexcel

Examinations

GCSE Business Studies consists of 2 papers 

  • Paper 1: Investigating small business, 1 hour 30 minutes 
  • Paper  2: Building a business, 1 hour 30 minutes 
Key Topics
  • 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 
  • Topic 2.1 Growing the business  
  • Topic 2.2 Making marketing decisions  
  • Topic 2.3 Making operational decisions  
  • Topic 2.4 Making financial decisions  
  • Topic 2.5 Making human resource decisions 

Hodge Hill Girls School
Bromford Road
Birmingham
B36 8EY

0121 464 3094