At Mosslands School, Business Studies is introduced as a new subject in Year 10, giving students the opportunity to explore the world of business for the first time. No prior knowledge is needed — just an interest in how businesses work, how entrepreneurs succeed, and how decisions shape the world around us.

Students follow the Edexcel 9–1 GCSE Business specification over a two-year course in Years 10 and 11. The course provides a practical and engaging insight into the business world, combining theory with real-life examples. It is ideal for students who are curious, creative, and eager to develop a broad range of transferable skills.

Throughout the course, students will study key areas such as:

• Business enterprise and entrepreneurship

• Business operations and human resources

• Marketing and market research

• Finance and business performance

• The impact of external influences such as technology, the economy and legislation

Students are assessed regularly, both in class and through formal assessments, to monitor progress and support their understanding.

Key concepts in Business Studies support students to develop:

Knowledge and Understanding – Students build a strong foundation in business concepts and terminology, applying them to a range of case studies and scenarios.

Analytical and Critical Thinking – Students explore how businesses make decisions, evaluate outcomes and consider the impact on different stakeholders.

Decision-Making and Problem Solving – Students learn to weigh up options, justify business choices and think like entrepreneurs and managers.

By the end of the course, students will have developed key life and work skills including communication, financial awareness, teamwork, and strategic thinking. These skills are highly valued in further education and a wide range of careers.

A GCSE in Business can lead on to A-Levels, BTECs and other vocational qualifications, and supports future careers in areas such as accountancy, marketing, management, law, or travel and tourism.

At Mosslands, our Business Studies curriculum empowers students to become informed, confident and enterprising individuals, ready to navigate the modern world of work