IGCSE Business
Aims
The IGCSE in Business Studies qualification enables students to:
- Develop an interest in and enthusiasm for the study of business.
- Develop an understanding of business concepts, business terminology, business objectives and the integrated nature of business activity.
- Understand how the main types of business are organised, financed and operated.
- Develop and apply knowledge, understanding and skills to contemporary business issues in a wide range of businesses from small enterprises to large multinationals and businesses operating in local, national and global context.
- Develop critical-thinking and enquiry skills to distinguish between facts and opinion, calculating, interpreting and evaluating business data, to help build arguments and make informed judgements.
- Develop an understanding of the dynamics of business activity and the related considerations of ethics and sustainability for global businesses.
Content Summary
- Business activity and influences on business
- People in business
- Business finance
- Marketing
- Business operations
How is it assessed?
The IGCSE in History is assessed by two external written exams, both worth 50% of the total marks
Paper 1: Investigating small business – Examination of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Paper 2: Investigating large business – Examination of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Exam Information
The IGCSE Business external exams only take place in May/June of the academic year.
All exams will be supervised and taken at an examination centre local to you.
Palm Global Academy can assist all students/parents in locating an exam centre near to you. Please see the External Exams Policy for more details.
Please note: The IGCSE Business qualification is part of the additional subjects and incurs an extra fee. Please refer to the fees policy for further information.