Entrepreneurship
Embark on an exciting journey into the world of entrepreneurship. Throughout this program, you’ll dive deep into the fundamental skills and knowledge essential for budding entrepreneurs. From crafting compelling business plans to mastering marketing strategies, you’ll explore a wide range of topics designed to equip you for success in the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship. As the culmination of your learning journey, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your entrepreneurial prowess in a Dragons’ Den-style pitch, where you’ll present your innovative ideas to a panel of experts.
Key Information
COURSE SYLLABUS
TEACHER PROFILE
| Department | Business |
| Course Length | 10 weeks |
| Live Lessons | One 45-minute lesson per week |
| Homework | Approximately half an hour a week |
| Examination | None |
| Entry Requirements | None |
Course Syllabus
| Lesson 1 | Different types of businesses |
| Lesson 2 | Generating new business ideas |
| Lesson 3 | Market research |
| Lesson 4 | Adding value |
| Lesson 5 | Marketing |
| Lesson 6 | Revenue, costs and profit |
| Lesson 7 | Cash and cash-flow |
| Lesson 8 | Accountancy basics |
| Lesson 9 | Dragon’s Den Pitch |
| Lesson 10 | Evaluation |
Teacher Profile
Mr Shields has taught Economics and Business studies at A level for over twenty-five years, most recently at Harrow School Online, where his pupils achieved 86% A*-A grades in A level Economics in 2023. He is a multiple award-winning teacher, a chief examiner for GCSE Business for Edexcel, Principal Examiner for A Level Business and an OFQUAL subject expert in Economics and Business. The students Jonathan has taught have achieved UK first places in external examinations on 20 separate occasions, and he has mentored students to win 22 UK and International Business and Economics Competitions, including the International Business Olympiad, UK Young Enterprise and Student Investor competitions.