EDEXCEL Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Business Studies (Short Course)
Qualification summary
GCSE specifications in business subjects should encourage learners to be inspired, moved and changed by following a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study and gain an insight into related sectors. They should prepare learners to make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and career choices.
GCSE specifications in business subjects should enable learners to:
• actively engage in the study of business and economics to develop as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds
• use an enquiring, critical approach to distinguish facts and opinions, to build arguments and make informed judgements
• develop and apply their knowledge, understanding and skills to contemporary issues in a range of local, national and global contexts
• appreciate the range of perspectives of different stakeholders in relation to business and economic activities
• consider the extent to which business and economic activity can be ethical and sustainable.
Qualification details
GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
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GCSE (Short Course) in Business Studies students could progress onto the following courses:
• GCSE in Business: Business Studies
• GCSE in Business: Business Communications
• GCSE in Business: Business and Economics
• GCE Business Studies
• GCE in Applied Business
• GCE Economics and Business
• GCE Economics
• Level 3 Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance
• Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Business
• Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Personal and Business Finance
No specific job occupation
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15 Business, Administration and Law
Task-based controlled assessment
Written Examination
Each unit will be assessed independently. However, the teaching of units can be carried out in a holistic way.
The GCSE (Short Course) in Business Studies contains two compulsory units:
Unit 2: Investigating Small Business
Unit 6: Introduction to Small Business