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Edexcel Business Studies Syllabus

The Edexcel GCSE Business curriculum covers two main themes: investigating small businesses and building a business. Key topics include entrepreneurship, market research, business planning, growth strategies, marketing decisions, operational and financial management, and human resource practices. The curriculum emphasizes understanding external influences and the importance of effective decision-making in various business areas.

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Edexcel Business Studies Syllabus

The Edexcel GCSE Business curriculum covers two main themes: investigating small businesses and building a business. Key topics include entrepreneurship, market research, business planning, growth strategies, marketing decisions, operational and financial management, and human resource practices. The curriculum emphasizes understanding external influences and the importance of effective decision-making in various business areas.

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Edexcel GCSE Business

Theme 1: Investigating Small Business


1. Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
o The role of enterprise
o The purpose of business activity
o Characteristics of entrepreneurs
o Risks and rewards
2. Spotting a Business Opportunity
o Identifying customer needs
o Market research methods
o Market segmentation
o Understanding competition
3. Putting a Business Idea into Practice
o Business aims and objectives
o Revenue, costs, and profit
o Cash flow forecasting
o Sources of finance
4. Making the Business Effective
o Choosing the right legal structure (e.g., sole trader, partnership, limited
companies)
o The importance of location
o The marketing mix (product, price, place, promotion)
o Business plans
5. Understanding External Influences on Business
o The impact of economic factors (inflation, interest rates, exchange rates)
o Legislation affecting business
o Ethical and environmental considerations
o Stakeholders and their impact on business
Edexcel GCSE Business

Theme 2: Building a Business


6. Growing the Business
o Methods of growth (internal and external)
o The role of mergers and takeovers
o Business aims and objectives for growth
o Globalisation and international trade
7. Making Marketing Decisions
o Product differentiation and branding
o Pricing strategies
o Promotional methods
o Distribution channels
8. Making Operational Decisions
o The role of procurement and supply chains
o Production methods (job, batch, flow)
o The importance of quality control and assurance
o The impact of technology on operations
9. Making Financial Decisions
o Understanding business finance (income statements, balance sheets)
o Break-even analysis
o The importance of cash flow
o Financial performance indicators
10. Making Human Resource Decisions
 Organisational structures (hierarchical vs. flat)
 Recruitment and selection processes
 Training and development
 Motivation theories and management styles

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