Business Enterprise
Intent
Business Studies is a rich and varied subject that prepares students for all aspects of working life. No matter what industry students will eventually find themselves in after their learning journey, they will need to work successfully and understand the nature of working in an organisation with other people and organisations. Business Studies gives young people the skills and abilities to engage positively with the business world.
Business Studies is a broad and fascinating subject that keeps evolving as the world that we live in as employers, employees and consumers does too. Business Studies therefore underpins almost any role and as such can offer exciting and well-paid careers.
These qualifications will give students the opportunity to explore real business issues and how businesses work. Students will consider the practical application of business concepts whilst adopting a holistic approach to the subject, the course demonstrates the interrelated nature of business using business models, theories, and techniques to support analysis of contemporary business issues and situations to provide a dynamic specification. The depth and breadth of the content is designed to engage and inspire students through topics and issues that are relevant in today’s society.
We aim to enable students to develop a love for the subject and an understanding that there are no limits to their personal development in understanding the complexity of business and applying their expertise to business case studies in a consultative capacity.
Our vision is to provide quality business education to equip students to use organisational and holistic thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Business Studies has deep links with Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, and Design and Technology, and provides insights into both profit-making and not-for-profit organisations. Irresistible and enriching learning, by a wide range of educational experiences, to engage, cultivate and extend lifelong learning.
There are three qualifications that we offer:
Key Stage 4
- OCR GCSE Business Studies
- EDEXCEL BTEC Tech Awards in Enterprise
Key Stage 5
- AQA A-Level Business Studies
Our Learning Journey
- Business Overview Road Map
- GCSE Business Studies Grid
- BTEC Enterprise Grid
- Year 10 GCSE Business Studies Road Map
- Year 11 GCSE Business Studies Road Map
- BTEC Enterprise Road Map
- A-Level Business Studies Road Map
Qualifications and Examination Board
Staff Contacts
Head of Faculty - Ms K Hern – Kathryn.hern@oxted.thpt.org.uk
Head of Department - Mr T Edwards – tim.edwards@oxted.thpt.org.uk