Business GCSE
Study for a Business GCSE with expert tutor support throughout. Our courses are perfect to help you get a recognised qualification in business and move on to further study. With lessons, assignments and mock exam papers, students are able to progress on their Business GCSE course at their own pace and with minimum fuss.
Business GCSE Course
Completing the Edexcel GCSE Business course gives students a highly recognised qualification that enables them to go on to further study at A Level or use their knowledge in the workplace. This Business GCSE enables students to work through specifically designed lessons from home with the help of a tutor at all times should they be required. The course also comes with mock examinations that are to be completed and returned to your tutor for marking so that you are fully prepared for your exams.
| Study time: | 120 hours |
| Enrolment length: | 12 months |
| Course format: | Paper based pack |
| Assignments: | 10 assignments and 2 mock exams |
| Entry requirements: | None specific |
Business GCSE Course Units
Theme 1.1- Enterprise and entrepreneurship
In this unit you will be introduced to the dynamic nature of business in relation to how and why business ideas come about. We will also explore the impact of risk and reward on business activity and the role of entrepreneurship.
Theme 1.2- Spotting a business opportunity
Throughout this unit we will look at how new and small businesses identify opportunities through an understanding of customers’ needs and by conducting market research. We will also look at competition in different business markets.
Theme 1.3- Putting a business idea into practice
We will now move on to putting business ideas into practice. Here we will focus on making business ideas happen through identifying aims and objectives as well as concentrating on the financial aspects of companies.
Theme 1.4- Making the business effective
In this unit we will explore a range of different factors that impact on the success of a business including location, the marketing mix and business plans.
Theme 1.5- Understanding external influences on business
In this unit we will introduce a range of factors that are outside the control of a business. These will include stakeholders, technology, legislation and the economy. We will look at how to respond to these factors in order to make a business successful.
Theme 2.1- Growing the business
In this unit we will introduce methods of growth in a business as well as how and why a business may change its aims and objectives as it evolves. We will also explore the impact of globalisation and ethical and environmental questions that businesses face.
Theme 2.2- Making marketing decisions
Throughout this unit we will explore how each element of the marketing mix is managed and used to inform and make business decisions in competitive marketplaces.
Theme 2.3- Making operational decisions
This unit will cover how to meet customers’ needs through the design, supply and sales of products and services that are offered. We will focus on business operations and how to work with suppliers in a business to ensure that the company consistently works to the best possible standard.
Theme 2.4- Making financial decisions
In this unit we will explore the tools that a business can use to support financial planning and the use of a range of financial information. Knowing how to take financial data and form an understanding of business performance is a valuable skill in any industry.
Theme 2.5- Making human resources decisions
In this final unit of the course we will be looking at human resources. Businesses are always run by individuals so having the ability to structure an organisation with the right people and then get the most from them is vital to success.
COURSE CONTENT
This course covers 10 different units:
Theme 1.1- Enterprise and entrepreneurship
Theme 1.2- Spotting a business opportunity
Theme 1.3- Putting a business idea into practice
Theme 1.4- Making a business effective
Theme 1.5- Understanding external influences on business
Theme 2.1- Growing the business
Theme 2.2- Making marketing decisions
Theme 2.3- Making operational decisions
Theme 2.4- Making financial decisions
Theme 2.5- Making human resources decisions
assessments
This course is assessed through tutor marked assignments which must be sent to your tutor for marking. You will then be provided with feedback and a mark on your work from your tutor within 5 days. After each assignment has been sent off and marked as complete you will have passed the qualification and will receive your certification.
Edexcel GCSE Certification
This qualification is designed to meet the Edexcel GCSE specification. Edexcel are an awarding body that offer world-class academic qualification including GCSEs and A Levels. All of their qualifications are to the highest possible standards and seen as an international standard in knowledge of a subject. This level of quality is found throughout Edexcel qualifications which help students to progress their careers and education in order to fulfil their potential.
Our Edexcel GCSEs do require you to complete an external examination at a registered Edexcel centre which will require you to pay an additional fee. This course will prepare you for your examinations that can be taken at an Edexcel centre in the UK or internationally.
All of your GCSEs follow the Edexcel specifications with some being GCSEs and some being IGCSEs. These are both widely recognised and accepted by colleges and universities throughout the world. IGCSEs were first introduced in 1988 and are seen as being the same standard as GCSEs but never include any coursework and are more accessible to people internationally.
To achieve your GCSE qualification you need to sit the exams as a private candidate. Information can be found about this, as well as the examinations themselves, on our exam guide page.
HOW IT WORKS
Home learning is now the most popular ways to get accredited and millions of people around the world choose to use distance learning instead of a traditional college. The flexibility and convenience of home learning is unmatched in education and fitting your studies in around a career, family life and other commitments is now easier than ever.
How to get started with home learning:
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- Select your payment method. We help you to spread the cost of your education into small, manageable monthly payments.
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- Work through the qualification at your own pace. We don’t set any deadlines- so you can work at a pace that you are comfortable with.
- Get certified! We request your certificates from the awarding body as soon as possible and these are sent to you first class.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
In all of our courses students benefit from a number of things that help you to get the best education possible. These include:
Course Materials
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Tutor Support
All of our courses come with full tutor support throughout so that you can benefit from the best education. Our tutor support team includes a number of professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds- each one an expert in their own field with tutoring experience in abundance. Students at Oakwood are assigned a personal tutor who provides help and support throughout their course and will mark all of your assignments so that you have the personal touch of an industry expert there to help at all times. This tutor support is completely unlimited- which means you can contact your tutor and ask as many questions as you need when working through your qualification. With this support you will never feel alone on one of our courses and you will always be backed by a professionally qualified team dedicated to your success.
Certification
All certification costs are included on our courses so there are absolutely no hidden fees. If a qualification is accredited with an awarding body such as NCFE or CACHE we include the fees within the enrolment costs so you can sit back and relax knowing everything is covered.
