Business Curriculum Plan

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Business in the real world

Business in the real world / Influence on Business

Influence on Business

Business Operations

Business Operations/ Human Resources

Human Resources

Knowledge & Skills

• Consider the practical application of business concepts.

• Experience opportunities to explore theories and concepts in the most relevant way

• Examine the context of events in the business and economic world.

• Gain the knowledge and skills which will provide the students with a firm foundation for further study.

Homework

Information relating to all homework can be found on EDULINK.

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Marketing

Finance

Recap of Yr10 work

Recap of Yr10 work

Exam Skills

Exam Skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Consider the practical application of business concepts.

• Experience opportunities to explore theories and concepts in the most relevant way

• Examine the context of events in the business and economic world.

• Gain the knowledge and skills which will provide the students with a firm foundation for further study.

Homework

Information relating to all homework can be found on EDULINK.

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Exploring Enterprise

Exploring Enterprise

Exploring Enterprise/Planning & Presenting a Micro Enterprise Idea

Planning & Presenting a Micro Enterprise Idea

Planning & Presenting a Micro Enterprise Idea

Planning & Presenting a Micro Enterprise Idea

Knowledge & Skills

·       knowledge that underpins an effective use of skills, such as the activities, skills

and characteristics of enterprises and entrepreneurs, and the internal and

external factors that can affect the success of an enterprise

·       development of key skills that prove aptitude in planning an enterprise idea,

including market research, planning, carrying out financial transactions,

communication and problem solving

Homework

Information relating to all homework can be found on EDULINK.

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Marketing & People

Marketing & People

Marketing & People /Managing business activities

Managing business activities

Managing business activities

Business decisions and strategy

Knowledge & Skills

1. Meeting customer needs

2. The Market

3. Marketing mix and strategy

4. Managing people

5. Entrepreneurs and leaders

6. Raising finance

7. Financial planning

8. Managing finance

9. Resource management

10. External influences

Homework

Information relating to all homework can be found on EDULINK.

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Business decisions and strategy / Global business

Business decisions and strategy / Global business

Business decisions and strategy / Global business

Revision

Revision

Exam

Knowledge & Skills

1.      Business objectives and strategy

2.      Business Growth

3.      Decision making techniques

4.      Influences on business decisions

5.      Assessing competitiveness

6.      Managing change

7.      Globalisation

8.      Global markets and business expansion

9.      Global marketing

10.  Global industries and companies

Homework

Information relating to all homework can be found on EDULINK.

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Exploring Business

Exploring Business

Exploring Business

Developing a marketing campaign

Developing a marketing campaign

Recruitment and Selection process

Knowledge & Skills

•Use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions

• Interpersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing • Intrapersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development, self-presentation.

Business environment

Marketing and budgeting

Homework

Information relating to all homework can be found on EDULINK.

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Principles of Management/ Investigating customer service

Principles of Management/ Investigating customer service

Principles of Management/ Investigating customer service

Principles of Management/ Investigating customer service

Principles of Management/ Investigating customer service

Managing an event

Knowledge & Skills

Use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions

• Interpersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing • Intrapersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development, self-presentation.

Business environment

Marketing and budgeting

Homework

Information relating to all homework can be found on EDULINK.

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Recruitment and Selection process/ Personal and Business Finance

Recruitment and Selection process/ Personal and Business Finance

Recruitment and Selection process/ Developing a marketing campaign

Exam Prep

Knowledge & Skills

Use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions

• Interpersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing • Intrapersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development, self-presentation.

Business environment

Marketing and budgeting

Homework

Information relating to all homework can be found on EDULINK.