Business Studies
BackWelcome to the Business Studies Department
Our Department Vision
The Business Education Department aims to create an atmosphere that is dynamic in terms of its delivery of subject material, stimulating and engendering an awareness of events and issues within the global business and economic environment. We embrace the use of technology in engaging our students and ensuring they achieve their potential during their studies. We ensure Copthall’s Business curriculum is broad and balanced for all of our student’s needs. Students study GCSE Business Studies at KS4 and at KS5 we offer a very successful BTEC Level 3, allowing progression onto further education.
The Curriculum Leader is Ms S. Mughal, she may be contacted via email enquiries@copthall.barnet.sch.uk
Curriculum
Document Downloads
Business Curriculum Map KS4 GCSE
Business Curriculum Map KS5 BTEC Extended Certificate
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Recommended Reading
GCSE Business
Recommended Websites for GCSE Business
- Tutor2u Business
Comprehensive revision notes, videos, quizzes, and current business case studies aligned to GCSE Business specifications. - BBC News Business
Up-to-date business news and examples that help students apply theory to real-world situations. - Young Enterprise
Resources and opportunities to develop enterprise, employability, and entrepreneurship skills. - BBC Bitesize Business
GCSE-focused revision materials, activities, and practice questions.
BTEC Business
- Tutor2u Business
- The Times 100 Business Case Studies
- BBC News Business
Business (BTEC Business)
Drive by Daniel H. Pink
Explores the factors that motivate employees and how organisations can improve performance through effective people management. Links closely to motivation theory and workforce performance.
Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
Examines leadership styles, organisational culture, employee wellbeing, and the importance of trust within successful organisations.
This Is Marketing by Seth Godin
Introduces key marketing concepts including customer needs, branding, market segmentation, and consumer behaviour. Provides valuable insight into modern marketing practice.
How Brands Grow by Byron Sharp
Uses evidence-based research to explain how businesses build successful brands and increase market share in competitive markets.
The Accounting Game by Darrell Mullis and Judith Orloff
A practical introduction to accounting and financial reporting that helps students understand financial statements, profitability, and business performance.
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Introduces fundamental financial concepts such as assets, liabilities, cash flow, and investment, encouraging financial literacy and business awareness.
The Undercover Economist by Tim Harford
Demonstrates how economic theory influences business decisions, pricing strategies, competition, and market behaviour.
Extra-Curricular
Students can take part in national business competitions, including enterprise challenges, investment simulations, and business case study competitions designed for KS4 and KS5 students.
We organise visits to local, national, and international organisations, allowing students to experience real world business operations and gain insights into economic decision making.
Students are encouraged to attend guest speaker events, university workshops, and careers conferences to develop their understanding of business management, entrepreneurship, finance, and economics.
Our students also participate in enrichment activities that enhance employability and prepare them for higher education and future careers.
Facilities
We offer our students a wide range of entrepreneurial experience across the GCSE and BTEC courses. Students have access to computer rooms to complete their assignments. We also have a range of textbooks, online resources to support student learning. The department is also building links with local businesses in the area.
