Business Studies

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You will study the organisation of businesses and their objectives. You will also study business decision-making with reference to a whole range of different organisations. You will consider all aspects of business practice including Accounting and Finance, Human Resource Management, Operations Management and Marketing. AS COMPONENT 1: BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES In this module you will focus on learning about new business start-ups and small and medium sized enterprises (SME's) and the issues that surround the planning of a new business such as business structure, raising business finance, location, business plans, stakeholders, market research and the markets in which businesses operate. AS COMPONENT 2: BUSINESS FUNCTIONS In this module you will look at the core functions of business in detail. You will analyse the marketing function of the firm; how it decides on its product range, prices, promotional activities, location and distribution. You will study the firm's financial and accounting systems and its production regime. You will also look at the ways staff are recruited, trained and motivated.

Course information

Name: Business Studies Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Business Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment For the AS level only, there will be one written examination for each of the two components using a variety of assessments ranging from structured questions, data response questions and essay choice. These will be taken after one year of study. Awarding WJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee) Created 20161116 11:05:50 Updated 20161116 11:05:50

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Joseph Rowntree School
Voluntary Controlled School
joseph.rowntree@york.gov.uk
01904 552100
http://www.josephrowntreeschool.co.uk

Address

Haxby Road
New Earswick Town: York County:North Yorkshire