Business Studies

KS4 Curriculum & Exam Information - Business Studies

Course title: GCSE Business  

Exam board: Pearsons Edexcel  

Exam board website link: Specification (pearson.com) 

Specification: 1BS0 

Course overview: GCSE Business will enable students to know and understand business concepts, business terminology, business objectives, the integrated nature of business activity and the impact of business on individuals and the wider society. The Pearson Edexcel Business course provides students with a practical understanding of business, covering essential topics that help them to think critically. The course is designed to build knowledge in key areas such as enterprise, marketing, finance, human resources and operations management.  

Why is studying Business important and how is the course assessed?  

The Business course will provide students with a practical understanding of the world of business, providing students with real-world skills regarding finance, marketing and operation. Students will develop critical skills which will encourage students to evaluate business situations by considering different perspectives enabling students to make informed decisions. 

The course is divides into two main themes which are worth 50% of the qualification each: 

Theme 1 – investigating small businesses (1 hour and 45 minutes written exam) 

Theme 2 – Building a business (1 hour 45 minutes written exam).  

Revision guide: Pearson REVISE Edexcel GCSE Business: Revision Guide incl. online revision and quizzes - for 2025 and 2026 exams : Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Future careers: This course will provide students with an excellent foundation to begin their further study in A 'level or BTEC Business.