Business Studies iGCSE

GCSE

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£ 43/month + VAT

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  • Type

    GCSE

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Start date

    Different dates available

A Business Studies iGCSE will give you a thorough grounding in the skills required for today’s rapidly changing business world. Employers are always keen to employ individuals with a good understanding of business and this course will provide you with exactly that.

As a student of Oxbridge Home learning you will gain skills in all aspects of running a business and we even cover the skills required to start your own. You will also be able to understand and appreciate the nature and scope of business, and the role it plays in society. In this course develop on your interest in, and enjoyment of, business subjects that will be sustained in later life.

This iGCSE in Business Studies is perfect for anyone wishing to work in business, and also giving a head-start to anyone thinking about studying business at a higher level, this flexible and convenient distance learning course forms a comprehensive introduction to the world of commerce, industry and finance.

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About this course

On this course you will:
Gain knowledge of the key aspects of running a business.
Develops learners' understanding of business activity and skills required for today's changing business world.
Develop understanding and skills to a wide range of international and UK contexts, considering ethics, sustainability and different stakeholder perspectives.

There are no specific entry requirements but you will need basic English reading and writing skills.

Upon successful completion of this home learning course you will receive an iGCSE in Business Studies, issued by Edexcel.

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Subjects

  • Business Studies
  • Business Environment
  • Accounts
  • Market
  • Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Market Research
  • International
  • Finance
  • Financial
  • Government
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Financial Training
  • Marketing Mix
  • Production
  • Business
  • Human Resources
  • Changing Environment
  • Business Activity
  • Economies & diseconomies

Course programme

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’.

Assessment

To fully complete this course you will need to take the 2 standard iGCSE examinations.

Business Studies iGCSE

£ 43/month + VAT