Business & Economics
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“Business is the engine room of human progress” (Kevin Roberts OL, CEO Saatchi & Saatchi)
What are the benefits to the pupil of studying Business and/or Economics?
- They are subjects that are useful and relevant when you have left school. They can help you make mortgage decisions, investment decisions and even holiday destinations!
- Business and Economics degrees enjoy a ‘relative earnings premium compared with an Arts degree of 28.57% (8th) for Economics and 26.53% (11th) for Business and Management'. (The Times)
- Visit the following site: www.whystudyeconomics.ac.uk
"There is much to anticipate in the years ahead with what is undoubtedly a strong department staff". (Department Review)
The Business & Economics Department is based in the International Building. There are three classrooms (IB3, IB4 and IB6) and a conference/study room (International Room). Teaching rooms are well equipped, with TV, DVD and projector and there is a well stocked library. There is access to one of the main computer rooms (IB9). There are three full-time staff members and one part-time member of department. Students have access to competitions such as Young Enterprise, IFS, Student Investor, Target 2 and Shares4Schools. We also arrange a variety of trips and visiting speakers.
"Rapidly becoming a flagship department." (Department Review)
Business & Economics - Staff Overview
Mr Russell Wareing BEc (Hons) Murdoch University, W Australia; Grad Dip Ed Curtin University, W Australia.
Mr Wareing is the Head of the Economics and Business Department, teacher of L6 and U6 Business & Management and L6 Economics and Ashton House boarding tutor. He is also the Chief Examiner for the Pre-U in Business & Management, 2nd XI Football coach, 3rd XI Cricket coach, Shares4Schools Coordinator.
Mr Owen Hughes BA UWE, PGCE Warwick
Mr Hughes is a teacher of L6 and U6 Business & Management, the 2nd XV rugby coach, Young Enterprise Link Teacher and also a tutor in School House.
Mr Ian Ralston BA Durham, PGCE Lancaster
Mr Ralston is a teacher of L6 and U6 Economics, Assistant Examiner for AS-level Economics, the Head of Middle School, IFS Student Investor organiser, U16 Rugby, U15 Cricket and junior ski trip leader.
Mr Evan Stewart
Mr Stewart joined the Business & Economics Department in 2011 and teaches Lower and Upper Sixth. He is also heavily involved in games each afternoon and is 1st XV forwards coach for rugby.
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Business & Economics - 6th Form
Business and Economics are only offered in the 6th form. For more details on the curriculum, visite the CIE website.
Business & Management "A-level Business results: 79% A-B with a well above average value added score." (Results Summary)
The department follows the Cambridge Pre-U specification. This is a linear course which is assessed by two examinations at the end of the second year and a research project. The Pre-U courses attract more UCAS points than A-levels and is highly regarded by the best universities including the Russell Group.
Economics
"Record Economics A-level results: 100% A-B and the best value added score of any Sixth Form subject." (Results Summary)
The department follows the OCR syllabus. In all, four units are studied, two examined in the lower sixth and two examined in the upper sixth
AS Units
(i) The Market System (exam taken in January)
(ii)The National and International Economy (exam taken in June)
A2 Units
(i) The UK Economy (exam taken in January)
(ii) Labour Economics (exam taken in January)
For more details on the curriculum, visit the OCR web site: www.ocr.org.uk
Business & Economics Competitions
"Extra-curricular opportunities continue to strengthen and grow." (Departmental Review)
IFS Student Investor
Entry: 4th year to U6
Detail: Investing in a virtual shares portfolio
Shares4Schools
Entry: 6th form Business or Economics pupils
Detail: Invest £1500 in stocks and shares
Young Enterprise
Entry: 6th form
Detail: National business start-up competition
Target two point zero
Entry: 6th form
Detail: National interest rate setting competition
