What I most enjoy about studying Business Studies at Carmel is learning about how a business operates and how the subject is applied to the real world and real-life businesses. I would recommend this subject because you receive lots of support from tutors which helps you transition much easier from GCSE Level. You also get to go on trips to visit real businesses and see how they operate. I have gained lots of progress in Business Studies and now have the confidence to potentially study the subject further at university.
Entry Requirements
GCSE grade 5 in Maths and English Language.
Exam Board Specification
Course Leaflet
What you will study
An introduction into how to become an entrepreneur and study finance. This will give you knowledge of
- Increasing profits
- Recruiting
- Managing employees
- Operations management
- Marketing topics
The assessment of multinational firms such as Apple and Google exploring:
- Financial strategies
- Competitive strategies
- Operational strategies
- HR strategies
Assessments
Examinations at the end of year two (No coursework)
Course Support
Dynamic and engaging classes delivered by experienced staff
• Additional tutorials to enhance knowledge
• Regular revision sessions before exams
• ‘Stretch and Challenge’ activities such as workshops, interview practice etc
• Department ‘Careers corner
Enrichment Activities
- Trips and visits in the UK and abroad eg Jaguar Land Rover and Paris trips
- Workshops with industry professionals
- University visits to Manchester Business School
- Workshops and seminars with KPMG
Progression
Our students go on to study a wide range of courses at university all over the UK and beyond. Most universities have a Business School. There are Business courses and more focused courses, such as in Finance, Management or Marketing. However, many degrees will mix Business with other disciplines, such as Languages, Economics and Law.
Career Opportunities
This course leads to endless career options some of which include Economics, Law, Accountancy, Leisure & Tourism, Media Retail,
Hospitality Human Resources, Marketing Sales Management
What Our Students Say
Entry Requirements
GCSE grade 5 in Maths and English Language.