Home Schooling Business Studies GCSE - The Course
Each lesson of the Business Studies GCSE begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study.
Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions, and there is guidance for the preparation of coursework.
There are seven tutor-marked assignments.
No previous knowledge of the subject is assumed or required.
Key Topics Covered
The Business Studies GCSE course is divided into seven modules:
- The external environment and business
- The ownership and control of business
- The aims and objectives of business
- The management of people within business
- Accounting and finance
- Production
- Marketing
The Business Studies course looks at such topics as the formation of businesses and how such elements as production, marketing and finance are organised. Different organisations are placed in their local, national and international contexts.
The Syllabus
This course prepares students for the AQA GCSE syllabus 3133 (Specification B) for exams in 2006 and later years. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the most suited to Home Schooling.
Assessment is by three written papers, or by two written papers (75%) and coursework (25%).
Coursework
Whilst the syllabus appears to have an optional coursework component, It is compulsory for home schooling students to take the written paper option rather than the coursework option.
