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Are you intrigued by the world of business and entrepreneurship? IGCSE Business Studies offers a captivating exploration of business principles, from the smallest startups to multinational corporations.
Through engaging lessons, case studies, and practical exercises, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts that drive business activity. From understanding the purpose of businesses to analysing financial statements, IGCSE Business Studies equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the dynamic world of business.
IGCSE Business Studies covers key topics such as business fundamentals, human resources, marketing, operations, finance, and external factors. You’ll learn about the nature of businesses, their operations, people management, consumer strategies, production processes, financial management, and the impact of external influences.
By completing IGCSE Business Studies, you’ll develop a strong foundation for further studies in business, economics, or related fields. You’ll also acquire valuable skills that can be applied to various career paths, from entrepreneurship to management.
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Students on our IGCSE Business Studies course can start at any time and study entirely online, offering complete flexibility. The course is designed to provide learners with a solid understanding of business and the skills needed for further education or a career in business.
Each subject consists of guided online learning hours, with additional optional materials such as recommended exercises, readings, digital resources, and self-test tasks.
To be awarded your IGCSE qualification, you will be assessed through written examinations completed at an exam centre. You can find out more about exam centres and where to locate them here.
To complete the course, you will benefit from 1-2-1 tutor support and all necessary course materials. Upon passing the course, you’ll receive an IGCSE Business Studies qualification that will prepare you for progression to A Levels, higher education, science-related careers or studying a Level 3 qualification at Online Business School.
Throughout the course, you’ll have access to various support resources, including webinars, social learning forums, and additional materials to enhance your learning experience.
To sit an IGCSE exam, start by locating a centre in your country that accepts private candidates. Register with them once you have found a suitable centre and pay any necessary fees.
Before the exams, ensure that your statement of entry is accurate and bring valid identification to each exam. Maintain communication with the centre or exam provider for any exam-related inquiries, including special access arrangements.
After the exams, inform the centre or exam provider if you need any special consideration. Collect your results and certificates from them, and if necessary, request reviews of marking or appeals through the centre or exam provider.
Online Business School are here to support you throughout the IGCSE exam process. We will help you locate an approved exam centre, assist with registration, and ensure you meet all requirements and deadlines.
We will provide advice on exam preparation, verify your statement of entry, and clarify identification and access arrangements.
Post-exam, we will guide you on requesting special considerations, collecting results and certificates, and requesting reviews of marking or appeals. Our support ensures you have the necessary resources at each step.
The typical age at which people choose to complete the IGCES is 14 to 16, but anyone over the age of 14 can enrol on this course. You also do not need any previous qualifications to be eligible for this course.
IGCSE Business Studies: £399
Enrol with a £50 deposit and then £14.55 a month for 24 months, interest-free.
Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
Upon completion of this course, students will have the foundations and fundamental knowledge needed to study A levels or a Level 3 qualification with Online Business School.
1 Understanding business activity
This section introduces the underlying ideas and concepts of business and includes the purpose and nature of business activity and how businesses can be classified. Enterprise and entrepreneurs, and why some businesses grow while others remain small are further important issues. How business size can be measured, types of business organisation, business objectives and stakeholder objectives are the concluding topics.
2 People in business
The focus is the functional area of human resources and includes the importance and methods of motivating a workforce. How businesses are organised and managed and the methods of recruitment, selection and training of employees are also considered. Finally, the section covers the importance and methods of effective internal and external communication.
3 Marketing
This section includes the role of marketing, the distinctions between niche and mass markets and the techniques of market segmentation. The methods and importance of market research are covered. The central role of the marketing mix, i.e. the four Ps, is made clear. Marketing strategies to influence consumer decisions at home and in new foreign markets are the final topics in this section.
4 Operations management
The focus is the functional area of production and includes the meaning and methods of production and how productivity can be increased. The different costs of production and break-even analysis are covered. The section concludes with the importance and methods of achieving quality in the production process and location decisions of businesses.
5 Financial information and decisions
This finance and accounting section covers the need for and sources of business finance, cash-flow forecasting and working capital. Simple income statements are covered as well as statements of financial position and the analysis of accounts including why and how accounts are used.
6 External influences on business activity
This section focuses on different external influences on business activity and how these impact on a business. It includes government influences on economic, environmental and ethical issues and how they impact on the functional areas of businesses. In addition, the international economy including globalisation and its effects on businesses and governments, multinational businesses and exchange rates are important issues. Legal constraints are an external influence to be considered but these influences are covered in the relevant functional areas above, as well as in this last section.
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Once you enroll in the IGCSE Business Studies course, you’ll gain access to our expert tutors. Our friendly team, with years of experience, is always available to provide advice and support.
Whether you have a few quick questions about a module topic or need comprehensive feedback on your assignments, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
My experience I would describe as an adventure. The studies and assignments were always exciting and intriguing to me. Whenever I did need the extra help, I would get it from the team without fail, it was just a breeze.
When I came across online business school, I was immediately attracted to it. It is not only affordable but very convenient as well. I work full time but at the same time have a passion for my studies and this is the only platform I came across that allowed me to pursue both.
I chose Online Business School because of the flexibility they offered to learning. I read previous reviews online and spoke to the school to ensure this was the best option for me.
The flexibility to study is great and the support received from the school is brilliant.
It’s really simple to enrol on our IGCSE Business Studies course, it only takes a few moments and you can either enrol online or over the phone, it’s entirely up to you:
No, we like to keep things simple here at Online Business School, so you won’t need to go to an interview to enrol on our IGCSE Business Studies course. All you’ll need to do is complete a short application form to make sure you meet the criteria for the course, for example, you must have a full secondary education.
The duration of our diploma in IGCSE Business Studies is completely flexible and entirely up to you – we allow 5 years to complete the course, which means you can work at a pace that suits you and your life. You can also study the modules in any order at any time so you have complete control of your learning.
Our IGCSE Business Studies course includes some great added extras to help you succeed, from 1-2-1 tutoring support and online learning resources to a FREE laptop and Student Membership card.
You don’t need any previous work experience to enrol on our IGCSE Business Studies course, however to meet the criteria to enrol in our IGCSE Business Studies course, you must be at least 14-16 years old.