Business Studies
Business makes the world go round, regardless of the career profession it will involve some interaction with businesses. Lawyers, Dentists or Artists will need to have an idea of how to run a successful business. In addition to specialist qualifications, having an in-depth understanding of the business world will be essential in achieving future success. The Business Curriculum opens a wealth of opportunities, developing skills that go beyond simply starting your own business. The courses and enrichment programs we offer at Saint Ambrose College aim to develop our students’ understanding of how the local/national/global economy works through analysing business issues, problems and enterprises that affect the lives of individuals on a daily basis.
Through the study of Business, students will be able -
- To understand business concepts, business terminology, business objectives, the integrated nature of business activity and the impact of business on individuals and wider society.
- To equip students with the skills to apply knowledge and understanding to contemporary business issues and to different types and sizes of businesses in local, national and global contexts.
- To provide students with the opportunity to develop as enterprising individuals with the ability to think commercially and creatively to demonstrate business acumen, and draw on evidence to make informed business decisions and solve business problems.
- To allow students to investigate and analyse real business opportunities and issues to construct well-argued, well-evidenced, balanced and structured arguments, demonstrating their depth and breadth of understanding of business.
"You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day." Deuteronomy 8:18
Why Study Business Studies?
The subject offers both academic success and an interesting and ever-changing area of study.
The subject enables students to gain an appreciation of the main aspects of the business world and the way businesses make their decisions. Students will gain an understanding of the relationship between business theory and practice.
Business Studies will provide the ideal option for candidates who wish to take either Science or Humanities based subjects. More specifically, Business Studies provides an ideal background for those considering self-employment or thinking of pursuing a career in Finance or Marketing.
Students are introduced to business by building their knowledge of core business concepts and applying them to business contexts to develop a broad understanding of how businesses work. Students are encouraged to use an enquiring, critical and thoughtful approach to the study of business, understand that business behaviour can be studied from a range of perspectives, and challenge assumptions.
Extra Curricular
Students will be invited to join the Young Enterprise Scheme.
Young Enterprise is run as an extra-curricular activity outside of the school day (presently Monday lunchtimes) and as part of Wednesday afternoon activities.
The Young Enterprise Company Programme provides young people (aged 15-19 years old) with the opportunity to set up and run their own real company while they are still at school or college. Each company is guided through the experience by a volunteer adviser from a local business.
For more information: https://www.young-enterprise.org.uk/what-we-do/