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Exams and Assessment Information • Two written exams, each 1 hour 30 minutes in length and worth 80 marks (each exam contributes 50% of final grade). For both exams, there is a mix of multiple choice questions, short, medium and extended response questions. • Paper 1 which is called ‘Business Activity, Marketing and People’ • Paper 2 which is called ‘Business Operations, Finance and Influences’ What will I learn about? • The exciting real world of business • Howtodevelop the knowledge, skills andunderstanding to succeed in an ever-changing business environment • Setting up and running a small business and how larger businesses work • The role of the entrepreneur, how to recruit and manage staff and how marketing and advertising help a business grow • How to carry out market research and present your suggestions in a formal report • How to raise finance for your business BUSINESS How will I learn? • Taking part in role plays and group activities to solve business problems • Working with small and medium-sized businesses in the local area on marketing and recruitment • Visiting a large business, such asTaylors ofHarrogate, Cadburys or Coca Cola Schweppes Beverages to see how a factory works • Investigating how to set up a new business in the local area, including carrying out market research, analysing your findings and making your recommendations in a formal report • Making extensive use of ICT and the Internet for business simulations and to carry out research Where could Business take me? • Business GCSE provides an excellent preparation for business and working life in general. • It is useful for a wide range of careers, including management, finance, law, media, psychology, engineering, accountancy, economics, environmental sciences and local government. • You will also know how to set up and run your own business! Course Specification & further information • This is a full course GCSE from OCR (syllabus code J204). • More information can be found at www.ocr.org.uk • Visit the ItsLearning Business room. Other useful websites are: − www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/business − www.king-james.co.uk/business-social-studies Additional Costs and Entry Requirements • Students can purchase an e-textbook at a discounted price • There are no specific entry requirements for Business GCSE 1