Distance Learning Business Studies GCSE - The Course

Each lesson of the Business Studies GCSE begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study.

Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions, and there is guidance for the preparation of coursework.

There are seven tutor-marked assignments.

No previous knowledge of the subject is assumed or required.

Key Topics Covered

The Business Studies GCSE course is divided into seven modules:

• The external environment and business
• The ownership and control of business
• The aims and objectives of business
• The management of people within business
• Accounting and finance
• Production
• Marketing

The Buisness Studies course looks at such topics as the formation of businesses and how such elements as production, marketing and finance are organised. Different organisations are placed in their local, national and international contexts.

The Syllabus

This course prepares students for the AQA GCSE syllabus 3133 (Specification B) for exams in 2005 and later years. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the most suited to distance learning.

Assessment is by three written papers.

Coursework

It is compulsory for distance learning students to take the written paper option rather than do coursework.