Teaching & Learning
Business Studies
Pay to all what is due them—taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honour to whom honour is due.
Romans 13:7
Curriculum intent |
In Business we aim to prepare students to become responsible citizens, capable of making the astute economic decisions that will benefit their personal and professional lives. We will introduce students to the basics of personal finance, the decision-making techniques needed to be wise consumers, the economic principles of an increasingly international marketplace, and the processes by which businesses operate. In addition, we aim to provide a solid educational foundation for students who want to successfully complete college programs in various business disciplines.
Our focus is on continuous quality education based on;
- All students need to be literate in business and economics.
- All students need to practice the interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills that will help them function successfully in that environment.
- All students need to hone the lifelong learning skills that foster flexible career paths and confidence in adapting to a workplace that demands constant retooling.
- All students will have the opportunity to master the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to succeed in business—and more importantly, an equal opportunity to succeed in life.
curriculum overview:business |
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curriculum overview: applied business |
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curriculum overview: finance |
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curriculum overview: accounting |
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Year 12
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Year 13 |
HT1 |
3.1 Introduction to the role of the accountant in Business 3.2 Types of Business Organisations 3.3 The double entry model |
3.14 Accounting for organisations with incomplete records
3.15 Partnerships |
HT2 |
3.3 The double entry model (continued) 3.5 Accounting concepts used in the preparation of accounting records |
3.16 Accounting for limited Companies |
HT3 |
3.6 Preparation of financial statements of sole traders 3.4 Verification of Accounting Records |
3.12 Absorption Costing And ABC |
HT4 |
3.7 Limited Company Accounts
3.8 Analysis and evaluation of financial information |
3.11 Standard costing and variance analysis
3.13 Capital Investment Appraisal |
HT5 |
3.9 Budgeting
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3.17 Interpretation, analysis and communication of accounting information |
HT6 |
3.10 Marginal Costing
3.18 The impact of ethical considerations |
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curriculum overview: economics |
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Year 12 – Micro (MCL) |
Year 12 – Macro (YHF) |
Year 13 – Micro (MCL) |
Year 13 – Macro (YHF) |
HT1 |
Topic 1: Introduction to Economics |
Measurement of macroeconomic performance |
Topic 8: Market Failure |
Objectives of government economic policy Macroeconomic indicators |
HT2 |
Topic 3 : Supply & Demand |
How the macroeconomy works |
Topic 2: Behavioural Economics |
How the macroeconomy works:the circular flow of income, aggregate demand/aggregate supply analysis |
HT3 |
Topic 3: Supply & Demand |
Economic performance – the economic cycle |
Topic 5: Perfect and Imperfect Competition Part 2 |
Economic growth and the economic cycle |
HT4 |
Topic 4: production, Costs & Revenue |
Economic performance – balance of payments |
Topic 6: Labour Markets |
Financial markets and monetary policy |
HT5 |
Topic 5: Perfect and Imperfect Competition Part 1 |
Macroeconomic policy - Monetary policy |
Topic 7: The distribution of Income and Wealth |
Fiscal policy and supply-side policies The international economy |
HT6 |
Topic 5: Perfect and Imperfect Competition Part 1 |
Macroeconomic policy - fiscal policy |
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subject specific information |
What will the course involve?
In year 9 you will be introduced to the real business issues and explore how the world of business works by looking at real events in the Business and Economic World.
This course is designed to give you the opportunity to explore real business issues and how businesses work. You will consider the practical application of business concepts. The units provide opportunities to explore theories and concepts in the most relevant way, through the context of events in the business and economic world. The knowledge and skills gained from this course will provide you with a firm foundation for further study.
Year 8-9 Business Studies info
Certificate in Financial Studies
Course information - GCSE Business Studies (years 10/11)
Knowledge Books can be found below:
What is the Role of the Accountant
Rules and principles of double entry
Closing off accounts and trial balance
Bank Reconciliation Statements
Exam Specifications can be found below:
Unit 1 - The Business Environment