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Business or computer science gcse???

I have to pick one and im not sure which one I would like to do so if there’s anyone who has any tips to help pls do so!
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by s.yedaaa
I have to pick one and im not sure which one I would like to do so if there’s anyone who has any tips to help pls do so!

Do you have any aspirations after GCSEs? Does Business or Computer Science align better? Do you have a sense of which you might enjoy more? Or do better at?
Hello there!

Both Business and Computer Science can lead to great opportunities, your choice just depends on what interests you more.

Business GCSE is a really useful intro to how companies work. For example, things such as marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship. If you're someone who enjoys understanding how decisions are made in real life or could see yourself running a business one day, it’s a great choice.

Computer Science, on the other hand, is more technical. It’s great if you're curious about how technology works. For example, - coding, problem-solving, logic. It’s especially useful if you're considering future careers in tech, gaming, software development, or data.

Think about which one sounds more exciting to learn every week.
You can’t go wrong either way. Both are respected and can open doors.

I hope this helps!
Good luck!

Kind regards,
Reka - Coventry University Student Ambassador

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