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

	Year 12	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	3.17 Interpretation, analysis and communication of accounting information
HT6	3.10 Marginal Costing 3.18 The impact of ethical considerations

curriculum overview: economics

	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

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

A-Level Economics Info

A-Level Business Studies Info

Certificate in Financial Studies

Course information - GCSE Business Studies (years 10/11)

Knowledge Books can be found below:

Business GCSE

VCert

A-Level Economics

What is the Role of the Accountant

Trial Balance

Rules and principles of double entry