Level 1 Business Studies
1BUS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr C. Nortje
The aims of this course are to:
Understand how, as a result of internal and external factors, small business owners make operational decisions that
have consequences for the success of their business.
Plan, carry out, and then review a one-off business activity, basing recommendations for the future on market
feedback.
Business themes for Level 1 includes: business formation, functions of business, people in business, business
management and business environment.
Business studies focuses on knowledge and understanding of the environment within which business activity takes place, the roles and purposes of business activity in both the public and private sectors, how the main types of business and commercial institutions are organized, financed and operated.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 90837 v2 Business Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of internal features of a small business | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90838 v3 Business Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate an understanding of external factors influencing a small business | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90840 v3 Business Studies 1.4 - Apply the marketing mix to a new or existing product | 1 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90841 v2 Business Studies 1.5 - Investigate aspects of human resource processes in a business | 1 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90842 v2 Business Studies 1.6 - Carry out and review a product-based business activity within a classroom context with direction | 1 |
I |
6 |
Y |
||
Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
The courses we offer are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.