All USH Business students will develop the soft skills and practical knowledge to prepare them to engage in the world around them.
Key Stage Three
Business Studies is studied from year 9 onwards. In Year 9, students will develop their understanding of smaller enterprises, along with the knowledge and understanding of how they are set up. Students will get to put these skills into a variety of practical activities throughout the year.
Key Stage Four
Students in Y11 will be studying the Edexcel exam specification which aims for students to know and understand business concepts, business terminology, business objectives, the integrated nature of business activity and the impact of business on individuals and wider society. Subject areas covered include: Spotting business opportunities, Marketing, Operations, Finance and Human Resources.
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
We are planning opportunities to enrich the Business course by
having visitors from different areas of business to speak to students, as well
as visits to local businesses and colleges.
Useful Resources
Revision guides for individual exam boards are available to
purchase online.
Knowledge organisers and keywords are provided on the Google Classroom throughout the course.