Business Studies
STUDY LEVEL
A level
CONTACT DETAILS
Claire Hillier , Teacher of Business hillier _ c @ sjd . ac . uk
Have you ever wondered why mobile phone tariffs are complicated ? Or why Coca Cola is the biggest selling soft drink in history ? And why McDonalds , the home of the hamburger and high fat foods , is now selling salads ... that ’ s business ! Business Studies at Sir John Deane ’ s will teach you the theories behind successful businesses and explore companies such as Google , Apple and Tesco . This course will interest budding entrepreneurs as you develop your knowledge of how businesses are organised , structured , financed and operated . You will examine real business situations , making use of a range of information sources and personal research .
What will I study ?
Business Studies is a dynamic combination of economics , marketing , accountancy , administration and law . In the classroom there is plenty of debate and lively discussion . You will learn about starting up a business , the risks and rewards , budgeting and cash flow through to how to manage strategic changes within multinational businesses . You will also address the four functional areas within business – marketing , finance , human resources and managing operations . Students will also put their knowledge gained to good use studying business strategies for success and the leadership and culture within companies . There is no coursework involved – all modules are assessed by examination .
Co-curricular activities ?
Extracurricular activities within the Business department include the opportunity to enjoy visits to industry both in the UK and overseas , to be able to apply theory to real life contexts . For example , Business students have visited New York to investigate the difference in marketing techniques used by Merlin Entertainment in the UK and the USA . Closer to home , students have visited the Trafford Centre to investigate strategies needed to ensure the business remains successful and competitive in a saturated market .
Students are also offered the opportunity throughout their studies to attend business conferences hosted by senior examiners together with guest speakers from the business world .
Where might it lead ?
The majority of students go on to university , where Business represents the largest single subject in the university sector .
For potential employers , Business , with its broad study base and balance of numerical and written skills , is an ideal foundation for the recruitment of students for managerial positions and offers all the skills employers have recently said are lacking in new recruits .
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