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The CCEA GCSE Business Studies specification encourages students to investigate how businesses start up. They explore the resources, marketing and finance that businesses need and the challenges they face.
They also examine how businesses grow and the role of stakeholders: groups that have an interest in a business. They understand the role of human resources, the recruitment and selection process, and the value of employee training and motivation.
Important new topics include the role of social enterprise, e-business and m-business. Students discover how businesses can use electronic and mobile technology in different ways. They also learn to apply skills such as decision making, proposing business strategies or solutions, understanding other viewpoints and justifying decisions.
How is it assessed?
Assessment is through two written exams, each worth 40% of the final mark, and a controlled assessment unit worth 20%.
The specification has three units:
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Unit 1: Starting a Business
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Unit 2: Developing a Business
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Unit 3: Planning a Business.
The huge advantage of studying Business Studies is that it can lead to a wide range of degree and career opportunities. The following are links to the most common degree programs that Professional Business Services students apply for.
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/accounting-and-finance
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/business-management
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/economics
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/events-management
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/hospitality-management
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/human-resource-management
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/international-business
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/international-relations
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/marketing
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/real-estate
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/sport-and-leisure-management
Warren Buffett – Entrepreneur
Tiger Woods – Major winning golfer
David Attenborough – acclaimed Naturalist TV presenter
Vince Cable – Ex leader of the Liberal Democrats.
David Cameroon – Ex Prime Minister
Arnold Schwarzenegger – Movie star and Governor of California
Eddie Izzard – Comedian Movie star and TV presenter
Kevin Costner – Movie Star
Mike Jagger – Lead singer of the Rolling Stones
Cate Blanchett – Movie Star
Donald Trump – Former President of the USA
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Unveiling the New Sixth Form Common Room There was great expectation at school this morning when the new Sixth Form Common Room was opened for use. Over the summer major [...]
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Fantastic GCSE achievement at RSA The wait finally ended for Year 12 pupils of The Royal School, Armagh as they collected their GCSE results from staff in the [...]
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Top Grades and Top Universities: Royal School A Level Triumph
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Achievement recognised by Royal School Armagh
By Mr. Forrest|2023-09-27T13:47:04+00:00September 27th, 2023|Categories: Agriculture, Announcements, Art & Design, Biology, Boarding, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering, English, Geography, Government & Politics, Health & Social Care, History, Home Economics, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Moving Image Art, Music, News, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science, Sociology, Spanish, Technology & Design, Theatre Studies, Travel & Tourism, Uncategorized|0 Comments
Achievement recognised by Royal School Armagh St Mark’s Parish Church, Armagh was the venue on Thursday 21st September for our annual Speech Night. Following the academic procession, the ceremony was [...]
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Fantastic GCSE achievement at RSA
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Fantastic GCSE achievement at RSA The wait finally ended for Year 12 pupils as they collected their GCSE results from staff in the Assembly Hall from 08:30 on [...]
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2023 A Level Exam Success at the Royal School
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2023 A Level Exam Success at the Royal School Relief, celebration, and a few tears of joy were mingled at school this morning as another fine set of A [...]
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Achievement recognised by Royal School
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Achievement recognised by Royal School St Mark’s Parish Church, Armagh was the venue on Thursday 22nd September for the return of the prize-giving ceremony of The Royal School, [...]
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2022 GCSE Exam Success at the Royal School
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More fantastic results at The Royal School Congratulations to all our pupils who have received their GCSE results. This year’s attainment is truly outstanding and we are very proud [...]
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2022 A Level Exam Success at the Royal School
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2022 A Level Exam Success at the Royal School
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2022 A Level Exam Success at the Royal School Congratulations to all our pupils who received results yesterday. We are so proud of you and delighted at your success. [...]
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Visit from Conor Burns MP, Minister of State for Northern Ireland
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Visit from Conor Burns MP, Minister of State for Northern Ireland
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Visit from Conor Burns MP, Minister of State for Northern Ireland We were very pleased to host a visit on Friday by Rt. Hon. Conor Burns MP, Minister [...]
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Excellent Results at RSA
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Excellent Results at RSA
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Excellent Results at RSA The wait finally ended for pupils of The Royal School, Armagh as they collected their A Level and their GCSE results on Tuesday 10 and [...]