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Fulston Manor School

Fulston Manor School A Fulston Manor Academies Trust School

Business Studies (Business Studies and Financial Studies)

 

Head of department

Mrs K Bennett Head of Business Studies and Financial Studies

Subject teachers

Mrs K Bennett Teacher of Business and Financial Studies
Mrs K Franks Teacher of Business and Financial Studies

Our curriculum intent

Business students develop an understanding of the economic system in which they will work and acquire knowledge of business and economic terms and processes.

We aim to create outstanding business students. The intent of the curriculum is to develop students’ understanding of how the local/national/ global economy works through evaluating and analysing economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life. Also, to equip students with the appropriate knowledge to study the subject at a higher level and to develop employability skills for the future.

Business is a dynamic subject. Students will learn about the diverse nature of business enterprise and the interdependence of the various parts of the business world. They will explore business success and failure, investigate local, national, and global business markets, and understand how businesses must adapt and respond strategically to the changing environment in which they operate to survive and grow. This constant evolutionary process makes business a fascinating subject.

By studying business, students will develop transferable skills that prepare them for university study or entry into the workforce. They will become skilled in decision-making, problem-solving, applying numerical skills (including financial analysis and data analysis), and understanding the business environment. They will also develop commercial awareness.

What will students learn in each year?

The links below give a detailed breakdown of what is taught in the the curriculum for each year.

Key Stage 5

Accommodation and resources

Three well-equipped rooms, with paper-based and IT resources

Extended opportunities for learning

To ensure that the subject is kept up to date with current business practices, there are visits to a wide variety of business sectors and in-school opportunities to experience some elements of the business world.