Subjects » Business Studies
The IGCSE Business Studies course is expected to help learners to understand the processes of setting up and managing a successful business, how businesses are affected by changing technology and the effects that industry has on the environment.It intends to impart the basic concept of entrepreneurial skills.
The programme is intended to help learners gain insight in and develop an understanding of business practices.It will also help students develop an understanding of the role of business practices in the socio-economic systems. Learners will appreciate the importance of good working habits, develop positive attitudes towards work and interest in self employment.It is also intended to enable students to make good decisions as consumers of goods and services.
MODE OF ASSESSMENT:
The IGCSE Business Studies syllabus takes two years to complete, with an annual examination in November.
The examination consists of:
- Paper 1 Short-answer questions and structure/data response questions 1¾ Hours 50%
- Paper 2 Questions concerning a business situation or problem 1 ¾ Hours 50%
(There will be no choice of questions.)
CAREERS:
On gaining a full pass in the IGCSE examination, typical areas of employment would be:
- Law
- Accountancy
- Marketing (advertising, research, sales and purchasing)
- Banking
- Insurance
