GCSE Business Course

Our GCSE Business qualification is brand new and follows the Edexcel specification. This course is perfect for anyone looking to gain a GCSE in Business after leaving school or for students that are home schooled. Throughout the course you will develop an understanding of business concepts, terminology and objectives as well as the impacts that businesses have on society.

About this GCSE Business Course

Throughout this GCSE Business course you will encounter a number of different subjects that aim to develop your knowledge of business and entrepreneurial practices. With a broad range of business techniques covered including marketing, operations, finance and human resources, students are exposed to a number of interesting areas and achieve an internationally recognised qualification upon completion. With a Business GCSE, students will be much more confident when working for an organisation or starting their own company and this course can also act as a foundation for further study in economics, marketing or business.

Study Time: 120 hours

Enrolment Length: 12 months

Course Format: Online

Entry Requirements: None Specific

Method

To get the full Edexcel GCSE, students must enter themselves as a private candidate for the exam.

All of our students are given access to our online campus through their own personal login and password. Once logged in you can access your course materials, lessons, resources and assignments in your own time. Assignments are uploaded through your account and the process is easy intuitive. Our online campus includes:

• 24/7/365 access to all of your course materials- all lessons, assignments and resources are available from the moment you enrol
• Instant access to your course after you enrol- start studying immediately!
• Integrated chat and messaging systems so that you can contact your tutor
• Online assignment uploads to save time in returning marks and feedback.
• Links to further resources and information available on courses
• Self-led learning on all courses- study in your own time and work through your assignments at your own pace
• Safe e-portfolio of your work is kept under lock and key on our secure servers
• Progress bar to show the work you have completed and how many tasks you still have to complete on your course
• Detailed help centre with step-by-step instructions on getting the most from your course and how to upload assignments and contact your tutor

Course Content

Included in this GCSE Business course are the following units:

Theme 1: Investigating small business

• Theme 1.1- Enterprise and entrepreneurship
• Theme 1.2- Spotting a business opportunity
• Theme 1.3- Putting a business idea into practice
• Theme 1.4- Making a business effective
• Theme 1.5- Understanding external influences on business

Theme 2: Building a business

• Theme 2.1- Growing the business
• Theme 2.2- Making marketing decisions
• Theme 2.3- Making operational decisions
• Theme 2.4- Making financial decisions
• Theme 2.5- Making human resources decisions

Qualification

This course prepare you to sit the Edexcel Business GCSE specification 1BS0 which is assessed by 2 written paper in May/June each year. By enrolling on the Business GCSE with Online Learning College, students will be able to work through a variety of lessons, assignments and mock examinations to get ready for their Edexcel exam.

GCSEs are qualifications that are undertaken in the UK and internationally to show a level of achievement at a high standard. This course is a Business GCSE qualification and is awarded through Edexcel, which is a subsidiary of the largest awarding body in the UK- Pearson. Edexcel GCSEs and A Levels are taught in schools throughout the UK and overseas and are seen as being one of the most recognisable and robust standards of education in the world.

Support

The most important tool that all of our students have at their disposal is their tutor. When studying for a course with us you are assigned a personal tutor with indepth knowledge and experience in your chosen subject.

You are strongly advised to make use of your tutors expertise and ask questions about the course content. Your assignments are marked by your personal tutor and detailed feedback is given. As well as this your tutor will provide you with pointers and advice on where you can improve- this helps you to get the most from your courses and constantly improve your skills.

Assessments

On this GCSE Business course you are required to enter yourself for the Edexcel examinations. This means that you will need to contact an Edexcel centre local to you in order to sit your exam and pay any fees that are required for this. Exam fees can vary between centres but are much cheaper when organised early so we advise to book your exams long before the actual examination date.

No requirements.