Subject Overview:

This course gives students an introduction to the basic building blocks of business studies. The six topics covered include :

1) Understanding business activity

2) People in business (HR)

3) Marketing

4) Operations management

5) Finance

6) External influences on business activity.

The class will cover business activity in both the public and private sectors. In the process students will learn the use of many business tools and develop business math skills.

IGCSE Business Studies is a great introduction course for students that are interested in any facet of Business. The class is a perfect course for students who would like to take the IB Business and Management course in Year 12 and Year 13.

In School Assessment

Non exam based assessment: Students will be assessed through class participation, teamwork, and completion of daily assignments. Case studies of real world situations requiring analysis, and the making of judgments and recommendations are the key components of this course.

End of Semester / Term Tests: Tests will be given frequently (4-6) throughout each semester and are based on IGCSE past papers.

External Assessment

End of Course IGCSE Exams: Students taking Business Studies will take two exams at the end of the two year course from which their final grade will be gained. Each test is worth 50% of their overall external assessment.

- Paper 1: Written examination consisting of four questions requiring a mixture of short answers and structured data responses.

- Paper 2: Written examination consisting of four questions based on a case study, provided as an Insert with the paper.