Secondary & Sixth Form Intent
Our Applied Business curriculum prepares students for university and to be leaders in their community by:
- equipping students with current affairs knowledge allowing them to critically analyse and evaluate business issues
- using qualitative and quantitative skills to interpret data
- engaging with and unpick important current affairs entrepreneurial events and understanding their role in society
So that students can better understand the importance of current affairs and the impact they have in organisations and society.
Year 10
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Enterprise and entrepreneurship Spotting a business opportunity |
Spotting a business opportunity Putting a business idea into practice |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Putting a business idea into practice Making the business effective |
Making the business effective Understanding external influences on business |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Understanding external influences on business |
Building a business |
Year 11
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Building a business Making marketing decisions |
Making marketing decisions |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Making operational decisions Making financial decisions |
Making financial decisions Making human resource decisions |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Revision | N/A |
Year 11 to 12 Transition Pack
Year 12
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Exploring Business Personal and Business Finance Recruitment and Selection Process |
Exploring Business Personal and Business Finance Recruitment and Selection Process |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Developing a Marketing Campaign Personal and Business Finance Pitching for a New Business |
Developing a Marketing Campaign Personal and Business Finance Pitching for a New Business |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Managing an Event Team Building in Business Work Experience in Business |
Managing an Event Learning aim D: Stage and manage a business or social enterprise event Learning aim E: Reflect on the running of the event and evaluate own skills development Team Building in Business Work Experience in Business |
Year 13
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Principles of Management International Business Market Research |
Principles of Management International Business Market Research |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Business Decision Making Investigating Corporate Social Responsibility |
Business Decision Making Investigating Corporate Social Responsibility |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Exam Revision | Course finished |