GCSE Business and Communication Systems
Why study the subject
Students gain a broad introduction to the Business World. They learn about recruitment, selection, training and marketing as well as the implications of digital technology for business. Students consider different roles, including stakeholders and customers, as well as how best to communicate a message. They look at all these factors in the context of the changing nature of business today
Assessment structure
Year 11 Unit 1 | Software Applications for Business - (Computer based exam 40%)
Year 12 Unit 2 | The Business Environment - (Written exam 35%)
Year 12 Unit 3 | Developing Digital Solutions - (Controlled Assessment – 3 tasks - 25%)
Year 11 - Topics Studied
Unit 1 - Use of ICT
Topics Include:
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Word-processing
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Spreadsheets
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Charts
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Databases
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Presentations
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Using the Internet & E-mail
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Web Design
Assessment – 2 hour computer based test –students complete tasks using a range of software applications.
Department Staff
Mr A Twohig (HOD)
Mrs S Barry
Miss E Hadden
Mrs F McCloy
Mr M Fitzpatrick
Year 12 - Topics Studied
Unit 2 - The Business Environment
Topics Include:
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Business Ownership
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Aims of Business
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Stakeholders
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Customers
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Communication
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Human Resources
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Marketing
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Implications of digital technology for business and customers
Assessment – 1 hour written paper – 35%
Unit 3 - Developing Digital Solutions
Students’ project manage and develop a digital solution for a given problem within a business context. – Controlled Assessment – 25%
Employability/job opportunities/further study
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Progress to Progress to Professional Business Services or Cambridge Technical in Business at A Level
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Accountancy
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Law
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Human Resources
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Marketing
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Teaching
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Public Relations
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Banking and Finance
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International Marketing
