GCSE business studies

This course will introduce you to many important business skills by guiding you through a wide range of activities involving the development of a fictional company. You will have the opportunity to: explore start-up and development of a business; examine different forms of management and organisational structure; explore the production of goods and services.

Subjects covered include: business in the local community, exploring enterprise culture, Government support for business, types of business, understanding and managing business growth, managing people -motivation, training and legislation, accounting and finance, drawing up a business plan, sources and uses of finance, simple accounts, production processes and methods, understanding marketing, business and the economy, business in an international context.

The course includes all study material, course textbook, AQA GCSE Business Studies B, a detailed guide to study skills, and full tutorial support from your expert personal tutor. The course also includes an exam guide with useful advice and guidance for students preparing to sit the exam.

On successful completion of the course students are awarded a learning curve certificate of course completion and are also well-prepared to sit the GCSE examinations.

Please note that all Learning Curve courses, including our GCSEs and A'levels, are designed for adult learners and are not suitable for learners under 16 years of age.

Our course is composed of 53 easy-to-folllow topics. There are 13 tutor-marked assignments.

Specification: AQA 3133 - three written papers. Students can enter for the Foundation or Higher tier. Registering for the Foundation tier enables students to achieve grades C-G, while the Higher tier enables them to achieve a A*-D. Your tutor can help you to decide which tier to enter before you register for the exam.

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Students are required to arrange their own examinations and to pay an examination fee. Details of examination dates and examination enrolment deadlines are included in the 'Exam Guide'.

All Learning Curve courses are self-contained and include a core textbook. However, you may find it helpful to read other books too, to give you a broader view of your subject. The Internet is also a great source of research material and you will find references to both further reading and suitable websites throughout your course material.

You can spread the cost of your course over 8 months by choosing our instalment option. When you choose this option you pay the fee in four instalments, one every two months. There is a £20 administration fee if you choose this option.

Normal instalment price £315 + £20: Deposit - £60; four monthly instalments - £68.75. If booking on-line, winter offer: £267.75 + £20; deposit - £60; four instalments - £56.94 each. You will only be charged the deposit when you enrol.

If you wish to pay by instalments please contact us on: 01896 860661.

Learning Curve is one of the UK's leading distance learning providers. All of our home study courses include study material, which is sent out in an attractive, hardwearing folder, essential course books and full tutorial support. We are accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council, members of the Association of British Correspondence Colleges and the British Learning Association, and registered as providers with the Learning Skills Council. For more about Learning Curve click here.