Students following this subject will develop a critical knowledge and understanding of business organisations and their ability to meet society’s needs and wants. They will investigate the nature of business and how it operates within the market, how businesses are classified, the objectives they set and try to achieve, as well as the types of external influences they face, which includes varying degrees of competition. Students will acquire a range of relevant business skills, including decision making, problem solving, challenging assumptions and quantifying and managing information.

Entry qualifications

GCSE grade C in English and Maths is required.