Studying Business in Ffynone

 Why study Business Studies at GCSE level?

The Business Studies course in Ffynone House School is interesting and relevant.  We study the WJEC syllabus which means that the examination questions are set in a real and relevant business environment. 

The course examines business decisions, and gives insightful information into how businesses operate.  The exam at the end of year 11 is worth 75%.  There is also an assignment under controlled conditions which is worth 25%

The following units are examined:

The Business Environment: this is an introduction to business studies.

•  Marketing: this is where market research and the marketing mix is examined.
•  Accounting and Finance: sources of finance and financial statements are examined.
•  People in Organisations: examining human resource planning, motivation and industrial relations.
•  Production: focusing on production, quality and the effect of new technology.

The benefits of coming to Ffynone to study Business Studies:

In 2007 and 2008, 100% of pupils achieved A and A* at GCSE.

Class sizes are small enough to provide individual attention and assistance that is focused on your personal learning requirements. 

Career opportunities with Business Studies

Business studies is a valuable subject for all students.  Many students decide to study Business Studies at University where many careers can be followed.  For example, management, accountancy or law.

Why study Business Studies at AS or A2 level?

The Business Studies course is interesting and relevant. We study the WJEC syllabus which means that the examination questions are set in a real and relevant business environment. 

The course examines business decisions, and gives insightful information into how businesses operate.

No previous knowledge of Business Studies is needed, the small groups and specialist teaching allows you to progress straight to AS level without feeling left behind or lost, particularly as the lessons can be tailor made to suit the needs of the group. 

The following units are examined:

Objectives and the Business Environment

This is an introduction to business objectives.  The impact on business of external influences.  The European Union and Economics.

Marketing

This is where market research and the marketing mix is examined.

Accounting and Finance

Sources of finance and financial statements are examined.

People in Organisations

Examining human resource planning, motivation and industrial relations.

Operations Management

Focusing on production, quality and the effect of new technology. 

The benefits

Benefits of coming to Ffynone House School to study Business Studies;

Over the last five years there has been a 100% pass rate at A level Business Studies.  In 1997, 100% of pupils achieved A and A* at GCSE. 

Class sizes are small enough to provide individual attention and assistance that is focused on your personal learning requirements. 

Career opportunities with Business Studies

Business studies is a valuable subject for all students, whether taken as an AS or as a full A level.  Many students decide to study Business Studies at University where many careers can be followed, for example management, accountancy or law.