Business Studies IGCSE Course
Course
Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
1 Year
The Edexcel International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in Business Studies is designed for use in schools and colleges. It is part of a suite of IGCSE qualifications offered by Edexcel.
The Edexcel IGCSE in Business Studies is designed as a one year course (which can be completed in a shorter timescale). As students progress they are introduced to new ideas and concepts while continuing to use and reinforce previously learned concepts and skills. The course is designed to give students a sound understanding of business and the ability to use knowledge, skills and understanding appropriately in the context of international business and the United Kingdom (UK).
The Edexcel IGCSE in Business Studies qualification enables students to:
Develop an interest in, and enjoyment of, business subjects that will be sustained in later life
Use relevant terminology, concepts and methods effectively and recognise the strengths and limitations of the ideas used.
Develop and apply their knowledge, understanding and skills to current issues in a wide range of appropriate international and UK contexts.
Use an enquiring, critical approach to distinguish between facts and opinion and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, to help build arguments and make informed judgements.
Appreciate the range of different stakeholder perspectives in relation to business activities.
Have an understanding of the dynamics of business activity and the related considerations of
ethics and sustainability in business.
About this course
Key Topics
Unit 1 - Business Activity and the Changing Environment
Unit 2 - Human Resources (Personnel)
Unit 3 - Accounting and Finance
Unit 4 – Marketing
Unit 5 - Production
No Entry Requirements
Edexcel International GCSE in Business Studies
Specification: Edexcel International GCSE (4BSO)
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Course programme
How is the course structured? The IGCSE Business Studies course is designed to follow the structure of Edexcel specification 4BSO and is divided in to five course module
Unit 1 - Business Activity and the Changing Environment
This unit will consider the objectives of businesses, the changing environment and the criteria for judging success. The focus is on the importance of having clear business objectives and how the
business environment, provides opportunities for, and imposes constraints on, the pursuit of those objectives.
Subjects covered: business objectives; different types of organisations; factors of production; primary, secondary and tertiary activities; location; government influences; external influences and judging success.
Unit 2 - Human Resources (Personnel)
This unit will consider people within organisations focusing on their roles, relationships and management in business.
Subjects covered: internal organisation; communication; recruitment & selection; training and motivation & rewards.
Unit 3 - Accounting and Finance
This unit will explore the use of accounting and financial information as an aid to decision making.
Subjects covered: external & internal sources of finance; Budgets & cash flow forecasts; Cost & break-even analysis; Financial statements Ratios & performance (students will not be required to construct accounts for this unit – although some formulae in the examination will be required, which will be provided for that examination section)
Unit 4 – Marketing
This unit focuses on identifying and satisfying customer needs in a changing and competitive international environment.
Subjects covered: the market; the marketing mix and market research.
Unit 5 - Production
This unit examines the way organisations use and manage resources to produce goods and services.
Subjects covered: Economies & diseconomies of scale; methods of production; productivity and quality assurance.
Each unit will have appropriate ‘case studies’ ‘summaries’, ‘keywords features’ and also some ‘examination tips’.
Course Enrolment FeesOur aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore the registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the IGCSE Business Studies home study course is £393.75, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £315 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.
You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £78.75 and then 4 equal payments of £78.75 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.
Business Studies IGCSE Course