Business & Economics - KS4

Our aim is that all students taking subjects offered by the Business & Economics department will develop a holistic understanding of how a range of businesses operate, including in relation to marketing and people, financial planning, external influences, production, decisions & strategy and managing change. 

Our aspiration is that students will have a sound understanding of current Business issues in the national economy and in global economies, which they can articulate in a well-balanced manner using technical terminology. No matter which curriculum is studied, students will be exposed to data and should be confident using quantitative skills to interpret statistics and draw conclusions. Finally, we offer a range of co-curricular opportunities so that students may engage with a more practical application of the classroom topics studied.

At Key Stage 4, the Business & Economics department offers students the opportunity to study GCSE Business or the Enterprise BTEC. Over the two years, students are exposed to a broad range of topics affecting small businesses and multinational corporations. Examples of these topics include marketing, finance, production and human resources. The courses offer students the opportunity to develop a range of skills such as the ability to research, develop written analysis, interpret data and evaluate before reaching a well-informed judgement. Throughout the curriculum, students are exposed to current issues facing businesses in the UK and beyond, causing them to have a greater awareness of the opportunities and threats posed by the current economic climate.