Within key stage four students undertake the NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Business and Enterprise. The course is split into 8 topics areas and also comprises of a piece of coursework. Studying business allows students to develop a wide range of knowledge and skills needed for their journey beyond school. Students will understand how the world of business works and the different types of employment they may choose within adult life.

In Year 10 students study the following topics:

Entrepreneurship, business organisation and stakeholders

Market research, market types and orientation and marketing mix.

Human resource requirements for business and enterprise.

Operations management

Business growth & Sources of enterprise funding and business finance

Sources of enterprise funding and business finance.

In Year 11 students study the following topics:

The impact of the external environment on business and enterprise

Business and enterprise planning.

Students in Year 11 will also complete their Non-exam assessment; this is classroom based and is worth 60% of the overall grade.

Students in Year 11 will also sit their examined assessment, which comprises of one 90-minute exam comprising of a mixture of multiple-choice, short-answer and extended-response questions.