Examination Board: AQA
Examination Details:
Unit Time Weighting Description
1 1 hr 40% Written paper based on ‘Setting up a business’
2 1 hr 35% Written paper based on ‘Growing as a business’
3 25% Controlled assessment on ‘Investigating businesses’
Controlled Assessment Details:
The controlled assessment task is set by AQA. AQA will also provide us with pre-released materials which will be used to undertake the business investigation. Students will be given a set period of time to research the given business. During this time the students can be given feedback to assist them with their individual learning. They will then have to produce a final presentation. This presentation is produced in a set time under controlled conditions. During this stage the students cannot be given any additional feedback. These presentations will then be marked internal. This marking will then be moderated by AQA.
Course Description:
During the GCSE course you will study: Starting a business; including business planning, ownership and location, Marketing; including market research and the marketing mix, Finance; including sources of finance and cash flow, People in business; including recruitment, motivation and employee protection, and Operations management; including production and customer service.
The course is relevant to the real world as you will learn about the different types of businesses that exist. It is also practical as you will conduct surveys, work in groups, problem solve and take part in role play exercises.
Sixth Form and Career Opportunities:
A good result will allow students to follow the AS level Economics or Business Studies courses. There are many business related degree courses and these are sometimes combined with modern languages, law etc. Career options are varied and include managerial and administrative work, accountancy, banking and insurance.
