GCSE Business Studies introduces students to the world of business, enterprise, and entrepreneurship. It helps you understand how businesses start, grow, and operate in a competitive environment. You’ll explore real-life examples of how organisations make decisions about marketing, finance, production, and managing people.
At City Sixth Form, this course provides a strong foundation for anyone interested in business, management, or economics, and builds the skills needed for A-Level study and future careers.
The course is designed to help students understand business activity and decision-making in a real-world context.
Assessment is through two written examinations at the end of the course:
Paper 1: Business Activity, Marketing and People (50%)
Paper 2: Operations, Finance and External Influences (50%)
Both papers assess knowledge, application, analysis, and evaluation of real-world business situations through structured and extended response questions.
GCSE Business Studies is an excellent preparation for A-Level Business, Economics, or Accounting, and for vocational qualifications in Business or Enterprise.
Career pathways include:
Business Administration
Marketing and Sales
Finance and Accounting
Entrepreneurship and Retail Management
Engaging lessons with real-life business examples
Supportive teachers with professional experience
Development of practical enterprise and leadership skills
Excellent foundation for further study and business-related careers
