OCR GCSE Business and communication systems The course is split into three units:-

Good news The good news is the Unit 267 exam, covers business software that you are already skilled in. These include:- producing spreadsheets using Excel improving letter layouts and mail merges in Word Queries and reports using Databases. Producing leaflets and office documents using DTP software.# Bad news The exam won’t be sat until midway through year 11.

Unit 261 – What you will learn Course Content Business Activity Why start a business/organisation? Competition How can a company become more profitable/successful Customers Why are customers important to businesses and organisations Ethics and Responsibilities What impact do the ethical and social implications have on the business/organisation Laws and Legislation Computer Misuse Act, Freedom of information, health and Safety at Work Act. Input Devices Output Devices Computer Systems Including Storage. Paper and Digital Systems

Unit 266 – Developing Business Communication Systems Content In Brief e.g. Business communication systems Understand different business computer systems Business Communication Explain the systems used to communicate and explain the benefits and drawbacks. The role of business communication systems in the success or failure of organisations Assessing the impact communication systems have on the business/organisation. The differing interests of stakeholders Communication Devices Mobile, Apps, Blogs, Written letter. Capabilities and limitations of ICT-based systems

A267 – ICT Skills for business communication systems Content In Brief Spreadsheets Databases Word Processing Graphics software