Business Studies

Vocational qualification

In Penylan

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Penylan (Wales)

The specification focuses on different types of organisations in various business sectors and environments and recognises that they face varying degrees of competition. These organisations include those that are: large and small; local, regional, national and multi-national, and operate for-profit and not-for-profit.

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Penylan (Cardiff)
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Ty Gwyn Road, CF23 5QD

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About this course

A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade A - C including English and Maths. There is no requirement for GCSE Business Studies.

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Business Studies
The specification focuses on different types of organisations in various business sectors and environments and recognises that they face varying degrees of competition. These organisations include those that are: large and small; local, regional, national and multi-national, and operate for-profit and not-for-profit.Candidates should be aware of the threats, constraints and opportunities arising from membership of the European Union and the global economy, and the need for businesses to adopt a moral/ethical stance in their decision-making and a responsible attitude towards the physical environment.

AS Units (Year One)
UNIT BS1 - The Business Framework
The aim of this first unit is to give all candidates an introduction to Business Studies. This unit will provide the necessary core subject knowledge, understanding and skills that will enable them to progress with confidence to Unit 2.

UNIT BS2 - Business Functions
The aim of the second unit is to build on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained in Unit 1. Some topic areas are revisited so that more complex concepts can be explored. In addition, there are new and challenging areas of study, including the section on accounting and finance.

A2 Units (Year Two)
UNIT BS3 - Business Decision-Making
The aim of this unit is to provide an overview of business strategy. Business organisations need to assess their own strengths and weaknesses and consider how they can best respond to the threats and opportunities posed by changes in the external environment.

UNIT BS4 - Business Strategy and Practice
The aim of this unit is to focus on how business objectives are to be achieved once they have been decided. This unit focuses on the methods that businesses can use in order to meet their objectives.

BS1 The Business Framework
40% of AS (20% of A2) 1 hour 15 minutes - Written PaperShort-answer questions, all compulsory.Examinations available in January

BS2 The Business Functions
60% of AS (30% of A2) 1 hour 45 minutes - Written PaperData response plus short-answer questions, all compulsory.Examinations are available in June

BS3 (25%) 2 hour Written Paper
Business Decision-MakingCompulsory questions based on a case study.Examinations available in January

BS4 (25%) 2 hour Written Paper
Business Strategy and Practice
Section A - compulsory short-answer questions and problem-solving questions. (40 marks)
Section B - one synoptic essay from a choice of three. (20 marks)Examinations are available in JuneBusiness Studies is a popular subject and can be effectively combined with most other subjects including IT, Languages, Social Sciences and Sciences.

Results
SUMMER 2009
A - C grade: 98%
Highlights: 36% of learners achieved an'A'grade. 71% of learners achieved an'A' or'B' grade, 27 percentage points above the national figure.

Examination Board WJEC

Business Studies

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