Economics and Business Studies

Economics and Business Studies are taught exclusively in the Sixth Form and combine easily with most other subjects.

Economics is best suited, although not exclusively so, to those with a proven mathematical background. Both micro and macro economics are studied, ranging from basic supply and demand principles, to the study of central economic issues such as unemployment, inflation and the UK's role in both the European and world economy. Upper Sixth Economics students may be selected to participate in The Bank of England's Target 2.0 competition, assuming the role of the members of the Monetary Policy Committee in arriving at an interest rate decision. Each year a group of candidates are prepared for Oxbridge application, to read Economics, PPE, Economics & Management and other related courses.

Case studies are explored in Business Studies to encourage the application of theory to a range of practical situations. At both AS level and A2, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, People and Operations Management, External Influences and Objectives and Strategy are studied; at AS a real-life case studies provide the focus for both papers whilst at A2 the focus is on a deeper and broader understanding of these topics.

Beyond the classroom there is a popular and thriving Young Enterprise programme that gives students from all disciplines the chance to be part of a team, responsible for starting up and running a business. King's has received numerous and regional awards and the programme is open to all Sixth Form students.

We try to combine traditional classroom activity with a mix of seminars, debates (we have strong links with the Institute of Directors) and seek to use IT wherever it might be appropriate.

One of the most useful websites for the department is Tutor2u which can be accessed by clicking here.