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Senior Department Business & Economics
Trinity School
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Welcome to Senior Business & Economics
The Business & Economics department aims to introduce and promote the study of these
relevant subjects and to inspire the entrepreneurs and economists of the future.
Our GCSE courses (Business Studies and Business & Communication Studies) provide a wide range
of learning experiences and develop skills that will be useful in everyday life.
The department aims to stimulate curiosity, enjoyment and interest in the courses
through hands-on practical application of the topics and through frequent visits
to a range of
businesses.
Topics & Aims/Objectives
Within this department we teach Business Studies and Business
& Communication Studies in years
10 and 11 and base the core fundamentals of the curriculum around practical experiences,
coursework and preparation for the examinations.
Extra Curricular
The department offers students the opportunity to attend coursework clubs and examination
revision clubs to supplement the work carried out in class.
Course Summary - GCSE Business Studies
Marketing and Enterprise Module - Market research and data
collection, The marketing mix, Marketing in wider business environment,
Enterprise and the entrepreneur, The business plan. Controlled Assessment (up to
10 hours on research, up to 6 hours writing a report) with a 25% weighting.
Business and People Module - The structure and need for
business activity, Business ownership, Growth and location, The workforce in
business, Employment and retention, Organisation and communication. Written exam
1 hour Short answer data response questions. 25% weighting.
Production, Finance and the External Business Environment Module
- Using and managing resources to produce goods and services, Types of
production methods, Management and control of production, Production costs o
Financial information and decision making, Sources of finance, Financial
forecasting & analysis, External influences on business activity. Written exam 1
hour and 30 minutes Questions based on pre-released case study. 50% weighting.
GCSE Business & Communication Systems
Businesses & their communication systems - An introduction to
communication systems and the business contexts they operate in. Written Exam (1
hour 30 mins), 50% weighting.
Developing Business Communication systems - An introduction to
communication systems and the business contexts they operate in. Controlled
assessment Up to 10 hours on research Up to 5 hours on writing up report. 25%
weighting.
ICT Skills for Business and communication systems - Develop and use
knowledge, understanding and practical skills needed to maintain and use
business communication systems based on standard office software (Word, Excel,
Access, Publisher, PowerPoint). Practical Exam (1 hour). 25% weighting.
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Business & Economics Department Staff
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Mrs Anna Brown
Assistant Head of Sixth Form, L6AB Tutor & Teacher of Business & Economics, U6AB Tutor
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Business & Economics
Department Video
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