CONTACT VIRTUAL OPEN DAY BOX OFFICE PORTALS Phone Email Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Menu HOME | ABOUT BALLARD | BALLARD LIFE | BUSINESS STUDIES BUSINESS STUDIES Business Studies at Ballard looks at the whole picture – everything in life involves business. Think of an item of clothing you are wearing and then what businesses made it possible for you to be wearing it right now? The obvious ones are the shop and the manufacturing plant but what about the cotton growers? The label makers? The delivery company? Health and Safety? Even the companies who manage the finances of the business are involved. Thinking about all these processes and people allows you to understand what IGCSE Business is about. Business is a major part of everyone’s life and anyone who has a good idea about how businesses work are at an immediate advantage. “A business, no matter how well-designed, is only as good as the people who live and work in it.” Dee Hock SENIOR At Ballard we study the Cambridge IGCSE which is internationally recognised by schools, universities and employers. Thousands of students use Cambridge qualifications to gain places at universities around the world. IGCSE Business provides proof of an understanding of business concepts and the techniques across a range of different types of businesses. Our pupils learn to understand different forms of business organisations, the environments in which they operate and business functions such as marketing, operations and finance. They also analyse and appreciate the role of people in the success of any business. At Ballard we aim to give our pupils lifelong skills when they take Business Studies. These include: the ability to calculate and interpret data; communication skills needed to support arguments with reasons; the ability to analyse business situations and reach decisions and judgements. In Year 10 our pupils undertake a Dragons Den challenge, creating a brand new product or adapting an existing one to sell to their selected audiences. They look at everything from finances to marketing before finally presenting back to the dragons and their peers. This year the ideas ranged from a specialised shock absorber for skateboards to a travel App which “does it all”! NEWS school 27/10/21 Ballard Pupils Speak Up About Climate Change STEM 07/05/21 STEAM Challenge Success for Ballard Pupils arts 02/06/20 ballard@home – our School’s community forms a virtual choir to stay connected with each other next OPEN MORNINGS STORIES & TESTIMONIALS PHOTO & VIDEO GALLERY VISIT OUR VIRTUAL OPEN DAY next Ballard School Fernhill Lane, New Milton, BH25 5SU Tel: 01425 626900 Email: admissions@ballardschool.co.uk Keyboard shortcuts Map data ©2021 Terms of Use This page can't load Google Maps correctly. Do you own this website? OK View larger map © 2021 Ballard School School Website Design : innermedia.co.uk High Visibility | Sitemap | Privacy Policy We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Reject All Accept All