IGCSE Business Studies

IGCSE Business Studies 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.

IGCSE Business Studies at a Glance

Start date: Anytime
Location: Online
Study pace: Flexible, you have up to 5 years to complete this course
Qualifications: IGCSE Business Studies
Assessment: Written Examination
Includes: 1-2-1 tutor support, all course materials and more

How it Works

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 SEGO U.
Throughout the course, you’ll have access to various support resources, including webinars, social learning forums, and additional materials to enhance your learning experience.
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Assessment Objectives

Sitting the Exam

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.

SEGO U 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.

Entry Requirements

Career Progression

Subject Contents

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.

IGCSE Business Studies Are you intrigued by the world of business and entrepreneurship?

IGCSE Business Studies at a Glance

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