Oxford
School of Learning: This site contains resources for Teachers
of Business Studies and Economics including: Notes, e-book full of
model essays, Teach-in (Critical Path Analysis etc.), Book reviews,
Scores of Comprehension Questions and Applied Questions that require
an Internet trawl. The Oxford School of Learning also provides revision
conferences on school premises. The Conference fee goes to charity
- the Dystonia Society.
Tutor2u
is a portal site for students of Economics, Business Studies and Politics.
The objective of Geoff Riley is to build a comprehensive, user friendly
study portal, and to contribute to the study and examination success
of all our users. At the heart of Tutor2u lies the Discussion Forums.
A widening range of bulletin-board style discussion groups that provide
users with a unique opportunity to interact with each other. In just
16 months, the Discussion Forums have attracted over 2,000 registered
users and some 19,000 posts. Tutor2u also includes a range of study
materials. The comprehensive collection of revision notes covers the
key areas of economics and politics. Tutor2u maintains one of the
Web's most comprehensive collections of reviewed study links, carefully
categorised and described to help users find the data and support
they need.
International
Finance and Development:
As part of the University
of Iowa's Global Studies Program, Enrique R. Carrasco and his students
have produced an electronic book on International Finance and Development.
The E-Book has been written for laypersons and is fairly easy to read.
It looks at the key concepts relating to international finance and
development. Key issues covered include the role of the International
Monetary Fund and the World Bank in the globalised economy. The website
has a chronology of key events relating to international finance and
development and a Bulletin Board to exchange ideas and information.
An outstanding website that provides an insight into what reference
books will be like in the future.
UK
Business Park: This website provides comprehensive information
on UK business activity, including news on acquisitions, new projects,
expansion plans, strategy and major new products. Material is organised
under sixteen topics: chemicals, computers, construction, energy,
engineering, financial services, food & drink, health care, leisure,
media, motor, packaging, retailing, transport, opportunities for employment
and mergers & acquisitions. Information can also be accessed by
searching for specific companies.
Trinity
Department of Economics and Business Studies: The site aims to
help all teachers and students of economics and business studies.
It contains revision notes, on-line tests, links and a great deal
more.
Business
Education on the Internet: Bized is based at Bristol University
and is a dedicated business economics information gateway for students,
teachers and lecturers. Sections include Company Facts where top companies
answer questions and offer case studies to help students with their
coursework. BP and Unilever have provided material and Virgin Atlantic
and the Meat and Livestock Commission have also promised to join the
scheme. Another feature of the website is Extel Data where students
can look at key features of the accounts of 500 major companies. These
companies can be compared by using the Company Report Profiler. This
excellent site also has a Tutor Support area where teachers can obtain
classroom support materials to help them use business information
on the Internet.
Bank
of England: The Bank of England is the central bank of the United
Kingdom. The Bank was founded in 1694, nationalised in 1946, and gained
operational independence in 1997. This website briefly describes what
the Bank does - its main activities and responsibilities. From here
you can go to the different areas of the website to find out more
about each part of the Bank's work and the relevant material produced
by the Bank. This includes material on monetary policy, financial
markets, banknotes, banking, financial stability, and the Euro.
British
Economy Survey: Statistics for Education has made available on
its web site, back issues of the British Economy Survey going back
to the autumn 1999 issue. This journal provides an essential up-to-date
source of information on the state of the British economy. The contributors
are all experienced writers in the areas of Economics and Business
Studies and choose their own approach to each topic. The blend of
analysis and vital factual information will vary from section to section,
but the overall aim is to provide a critical understanding of a wide
range of contemporary developments. It is organised under 14 regular
sections: 1: Government economic policy; 2: Structure of industry;
3: The public sector ; 4: The monetary system; 5: Public finance;
6: Industrial relations and employment; 7: The UK balance of payments;
8: The UK and the European Union; 9: The UK and the world economy;
10: Human resources in business; 11: Production and operation; 12:
Marketing; 13: Accounting and finance; 14: Special article; Questions
and answers.
Times
100: The Times 100 Case Studies with Business News is a resource
for 14 to 18 year old students of business studies and their teachers.
It provides case studies on actual companies and other organizations
demonstrating business theory in practice. Edition 7 is designed to
run three times faster than previous sites. It's also designed to
be easier to navigate, with more links between more pages. However
the most important navigation feature helps you find exactly what
you need from the 100,000 words on the site. You can now search by
course e.g. GCSE and from this page, you can also search by specification
e.g. GCSE AQA 3132.
American
Stock Exchange: The Amex website provides a comprehensive resource
for investors and issuers seeking the unique market environment offered
at the American Stock Exchange. Investors and issuers now have access
to the market and historical data, charts and tools, and news and
education. Students will find American Stock Exchange Financial Dictionary
very useful.
Biz/ed
Newsletter: This is a unique feature of Biz/Ed in that it incorporates
a current news item and develops this into a theoretical analysis.
The piece draws on the glossary, diagram bank and chronology sections
to allow students to download a range of materials relevant to the
topic being discussed. In the periods immediately before public examinations
two editions are published weekly and concentrate on the major topics
included in the AS and A2 papers of both Business Studies and Economics.
Entrepreneur:
This online version of the Entrepreneur magazine provides a wealth
of information on starting, growing and managing a small business.
The material is organized under the following headings: Starting Out,
Homebased Business, Franchise Zone, Technology, Tools & Services,
How-Tos, e-Business, Sales & Marketing, Money & Finance, Opportunities
and Management. There is also an Ask the Experts section.
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