Business Studies

Business Studies is a subject which is becoming increasingly important and useful. It is designed for learners who want an introduction to business and enterprise and includes a vocational and project-based element.

Students will expect to develop a range of skills by studying Business such as:

  • understanding entrepreneurial characteristics and business aims and objectives
  • understanding legal structures, organizational structures and stakeholder engagement
  • understanding the marketing mix, market research, market types and orientation types
  • understanding operations management
  • understanding internal and external influences on business
  • understanding research, resource planning and growth for business
  • understanding human resource requirements for a business start-up
  • understanding sources of enterprise funding and business finance
  • understanding business and enterprise planning.

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