Business Studies

The topical nature of Business and Economics prepares students for future study and work. In Business we investigate marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources and business strategy. In Economics we study how our scarce resources are allocated and the difficult decisions households, firms and governments have to make in doing this. We use theory in addition to qualitative and quantitative data to overcome problems and provide solutions. We use a diverse range of theorists, texts and economic/business models to give advice in challenging scenarios. Students are encouraged to take on wider reading and an approach of autonomy for learning about diverse economies and the changing business world. 

As a department we aim to: 

• Provide students the opportunity to be creative when developing business and economic strategies. 
• To engage students with social, moral & ethical factors in the business and economic world around them. 
• Make students determined and confident to do well and improve their academic writing skills. 
• Prepare students for future careers through exposure to raise aspirations. Encourage students to be respectful and resilient in a safe environment, allowing students to demonstrate commitment and act on feedback. 
• Analyse business and economic decisions in the world around us to enable students to be successful. 

Year 9 

Students will have opportunities to trial this subject before the options process in a set of taster lessons that we run during the new year. During these lessons students will be given the opportunity to explore key aspects of marketing and business management to give them an insight into the subject and to be introduced to our experienced business studies team.

Year 10-11 

Students have the opportunity to take one of the following as one of their four option choices: GCSE Business Studies Retail Business level 1\2 

Sixth Form 

The department offers a wide range of level 3 qualifications, which include: 

• A-Level Business Studies
• A-Level Economics BTEC Extended Certificate in Business Extra-Curricular Activities 

The department runs regular support sessions for students at lunchtime and after school. Department trips have included: Thorpe Park, The Bank of England, Alton Towers, Disneyland Paris and New York City.

Head of Department Name and Contact Details 

Mr M Pantling

mpantling@cedarsupper.co.uk