CAMBRIDGE HOUSE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Business Studies Department

Business Studies is a dynamic course which prepares students for the challenges of the 21st Century by introducing them to the world of business. Whether your aim is to pursue an academic career, train for a profession or become an entrepreneur the necessary knowledge and skills will be provided.

Qualifications
We offer the following qualifications:

Ø      GCSE Business Studies

Ø      GCSE Business and Communication Systems

Ø      GCE A Level Business Studies

Ø      GCE A Level Accounting

Ø      OCR Levels 2 & 3 Certificate in Enterprise (Young Enterprise)                                                                                   

What can I do with a qualification in Business Studies?
Business Studies is a totally relevant to the world in which we live.  Everyone is involved with business as an owner, employee or a customer.  Therefore, a knowledge of Business Studies makes a positive contribution to all career paths. More specifically it offers an excellent foundation for those wishing to pursue careers in Accounting, Actuary, Banking and Finance, Business Journalism, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Management and Marketing.

Department Staff
Mrs A Proctor (Head of Department)
Mrs R A Oliver
Mr G S Hawe

Department Aims

Ø      To maintain and/or stimulate pupil curiosity, interest and enjoyment in Business Studies.

Ø      To enable pupils to be familiar with a body of business and economic theories, principles, skills and vocabulary.

Ø      To enable pupils to develop a range of important personal qualities such as politeness, perseverance, initiative and independence.

Ø      To develop an awareness in pupils of the implications of business and industry for the individual, the community and the environment.

Ø      To develop the ability of pupils to make rational, reasoned decisions and support these by informed argument.

 Additional Information
Business Studies offers students enrichment experiences through:

Ø      Industrial visits (such as Coca Cola, Tayto and Wrightbus)

Ø      Visiting speakers from local firms and Industry Ambassadors

Ø      Young Enterprise

o        Project Business

o        Enterprise in Action

o        Company Programme

Ø      Sharing Education Programme

GCSE Business Studies
GCSE Business Studies is a dynamic, interesting and challenging course.  It is completely relevant to the world in which we live today, providing students with realistic learning experiences which they will carry on into life.
GCSE Business Studies makes a positive contribution to developing young people as individuals and participants in society, the economy and the environment.  During the course pupils will also have the opportunity to visit local businesses and observe entrepreneurship in practice. The subject gives the pupils the opportunity to develop their ICT skills in a business context.