Level 1 Business Studies
11BUSS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr P. Cowley
The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
The study of business is about how individuals and groups of people organise, plan, and act to create and develop goods and services to satisfy customers. Business is influenced by and impacts on the cultural, ethical, environmental, political, and economic conditions of the day. Issues such as sustainability, citizenship, enterprise, and globalisation are central to both business and the study of business. By completing this course successfully students will gain knowledge, skills, and experience to:
• Understand how, as a result of internal and external factors, small business owners make operational decisions that have consequences for the success of their business.
• Plan, carry out, and then review a one-off business activity, basing recommendations for the future on market feedback.
Course Overview
Term 1
Business Studies 1.4 - Apply the marketing mix to a new or existing product
Business Studies 1.6 - Carry out and review a product-based business activity within a classroom context with direction
Term 2
Business Studies 1.6 - Carry out and review a product-based business activity within a classroom context with direction
Business Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of internal features of a small business
Term 3
Business Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate an understanding of external factors influencing a small business
Term 4
Revision
Open Entry
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 90837 v2 Business Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of internal features of a small business | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90838 v3 Business Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate an understanding of external factors influencing a small business | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90840 v3 Business Studies 1.4 - Apply the marketing mix to a new or existing product | 1 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90842 v2 Business Studies 1.6 - Carry out and review a product-based business activity within a classroom context with direction | 1 |
I |
6 |
Y |
||
Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
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Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
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