United Kingdom · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year 13 Business.
This Year 13 Business curriculum builds upon foundational concepts to explore strategic decision-making, global markets, and change management. Students will analyse complex business scenarios, evaluate strategic options, and understand the impact of external environments on corporate performance.
01Analysing the Strategic Position of a Business
Students evaluate the internal and external factors that influence a firm's strategic position and corporate objectives.
Students explore how corporate objectives are developed from the mission statement and how they shape strategic decision-making.
An investigation into financial and non-financial performance metrics to assess a firm's current strengths and weaknesses.
Students utilise analytical frameworks to evaluate the macro-environment and industry competition.
02Choosing Strategic Direction
An exploration of the strategic options available to businesses and the methods used to evaluate their viability.
An evaluation of the different strategic directions a business can pursue to achieve growth.
Examining how businesses position themselves in the market to achieve a competitive advantage.
Students learn to assess the financial viability of strategic options using quantitative techniques.
03Strategic Methods and Managing Change
Focuses on how businesses implement growth strategies and manage the resulting organisational change.
An analysis of organic and inorganic growth strategies, including mergers, takeovers, and joint ventures.
Exploring the causes of change, barriers to change, and models for successful change management.
Understanding the importance of corporate culture and the challenges involved in changing it.
04Global Business
An investigation into the opportunities and threats presented by operating in a globalised market.
Students examine the drivers of globalisation and the reasons why businesses target international markets.
An evaluation of the strategies used by MNCs and their impact on local and global economies.
Investigating the complexities of managing global supply chains and the ethical considerations involved.