Business & Economics
The Economics Department aims to interest students, develop their confidence and self-reliance whilst always achieving academic success. The students are encouraged to develop a variety of skills relevant to their future careers and lives.
Economics
Economics is a dynamic, multidimensional subject that is continually evolving. It is a social science that studies how households, firms and governments make choices and how these choices impact our everyday lives. Students will explore big questions such as: what are the solutions to climate change, should economies always pursue economic growth as their main objective and what determines the price of housing.
We aim to enrich our students beyond the syllabus through a variety of opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom. This includes our student-run Economics and Business lunchtime society where both students and guest speakers deliver talks. In addition to this, we enter a number of national competitions and publish an annual journal.
Economics is one of the most diverse subjects to study at A Level and at university as it is a balance of both the arts and the sciences. It is also one of the most competitive degrees to pursue. Typical careers with an Economics degree include, but are not limited to: policy making, research, diplomacy, academia, consulting, business, finance and accounting.
Business
Business provides students with the opportunity to think practically and innovatively to find commercial solutions to real world problems. It encourages students to be reflective, responsible and proactive learners, who have an appreciation of the ever changing business environment. Key topics include how to become a good leader, how to analyse internal and external threats and opportunities and managing financial decisions.
We are always seeking ways to relate theory to the current business climate and set weekly work which requires students to engage with the subject beyond the syllabus. In addition to this, we encourage students to enter a number of national competitions, most notably Young Enterprise, where we have achieved great success in recent years.
Naturally, the study of Business at A Level feeds into studying courses such as business management, accounting or finance at university, or degree-apprenticeships. There is also the option of using your entrepreneurial talents to build your own start-up business to positively impact society.
Host: Mrs Barr, CHS Business & Economics Teacher
As part of our new series which sheds light on the subjects available to Sixth Form Students at CHS, Mrs Barr has taken over as Ed. Podcast host to tell you everything you need to know about studying A Level Business at CHS!
Answer some FAQ’s about the course, learn about the course outline and requirements as well as co-curricular opportunities, and hear from current Lower Sixth Waconians Ollie and Kate as they give you a glimpse into their world at CHS Sixth Form.
Host: Mr Haines, CHS Head of Business & Economics
As part of our new series which sheds light on the subjects available to Sixth Form Students at CHS, Mr Haines has taken over as Ed. Podcast host to tell you everything you need to know about studying A Level Economics at CHS!
Answer some FAQ‘s about the course, learn about the course outline and requirements as well as co-curricular opportunities, and hear from Lower Sixth Waconian Naisha as she gives you a glimpse into life at CHS Sixth Form.