Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise is a unique syllabus that brings the world of business into the classroom and gives learners a clear insight into what it means to be an entrepreneur. Students learn to identify, plan, implement and evaluate their own enterprise projects. This is the first Cambridge IGCSE syllabus which guides learners to adopt the thoughts and actions of entrepreneurs, developing their knowledge and understanding of the practicalities of setting up and running their own new enterprise.
Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise aims to equip learners with a range of vital practical life skills used in planning and organising, communication and financial management which will complete their understanding in the academic principles of business
The following areas will be covered during the course:
Introduction to enterprise
Setting up a new enterprise
Enterprise skills
Enterprise opportunities, risk, legal obligations and ethical considerations
Negotiation
Finance
Business planning
Markets and customers
Help and support for enterprise
Communication
Component 1
Written Paper 50% 100 marks Short-answer, structured and open-ended questions
This paper is based on a pre-released case study
Candidates answer all questions Externally assessed
Component 2
Coursework 50% 60 marks
Portfolio of evidence from tasks based on candidate’s own enterprise project
Internally assessed and externally moderated
Regardless of which career path you choose to undertake in the future, you can take the skills from this course and apply them in your future workplace. By broadening your knowledge of areas including accounting, data, plus extending your communication and problem-solving skills, you can improve your employability skills and secure an edge over others in a competitive work environment.