Qualification Aims and Objectives

The course develops students’ understanding of how businesses operate in local, national and global contexts, focusing on decision-making, enterprise, and practical business skills. It encourages students to be analytical, enterprising and adaptable, applying theory to real-world business scenarios.

Objectives

• Develop knowledge and understanding of how businesses are organised and operate.
• Apply business concepts to real-life situations through project-based and case-study learning.
• Build analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills relevant to a range of business contexts.
• Develop communication, presentation and research skills for use in professional and academic settings.
• Prepare for further study and careers in business, management, finance, marketing, human resources, and entrepreneurship.

Course Outline

The qualification consists of a combination of mandatory and optional units designed to balance theory and practice.

Core Units

• Exploring Business
• Developing a Marketing Campaign
• Personal and Business Finance
• Managing an Event

Optional Units (examples)

• Recruitment and Selection
• Investigating Customer Service
• Market Research
• Principles of Management

Learning is primarily through assignment-based tasks and externally assessed components that simulate workplace scenarios.

Assessment

• External Assessment (approx. 40 %) – Controlled assessments and written exams set and marked by Pearson, including case-study analysis and financial decision-making tasks.
• Internal Assessment (approx. 60 %) – Coursework, research projects, and practical assignments marked by teachers and verified by Pearson.

Future courses and possible careers

Business Management • Marketing • Finance • Human Resources • Entrepreneurship • Retail Management • Administration • Event Management • Public Relations • Banking • Sales and Customer Service • Project Coordination • Higher Education in Business-related fields