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What kind of person do I need to be?
Do you like working with people and data? Do you want to
set up your own business? Could you see yourself working
in accounts, marketing or other business role? Whether
you want to be behind the scenes or upfront in leadership
or management, businesses need a range of personalities
with a variety of skills such as creatives, strategic thinkers,
organisers and those with an eye for detail.
Business Studies
What skills will I learn?
You will discover how a business is set up and how it
operates. You will gain knowledge on many aspects
of a business such as marketing, finance and human
resources. You could be working as a team on a business
product or service, present a marketing strategy to your
colleagues or write about a business theory. In this
subject you will develop research skills, make decisions,
problem solve, analyse data and explore business ethics.
Some courses may involve work experience where
you will gain greater understanding of business and
improve your skills.
How do I get there?
You could study this subject at GCSE or A level or as
BTEC qualification. Business studies opens up a wide
variety of degree options for students. You could study
the subject exclusively or do a degree in Accountancy,
Marketing, Economics, Public Relations, Adver tising, Retail
Management, Human Resource Management or you could
combine it with other interests. A Level 3 qualification
would give you a good foundation to work in the industry
or obtain an Advanced Apprenticeship in an operational
area like Business Administration, Accountancy, Customer
Service or Marketing Communications.