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IGCSE Business Studies

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IGCSE Business Studies provides a comprehensive overview of the dynamic world of business, from idea generation and enterprise establishment to managing core activities such as marketing, finance, operations, and human resources. The course equips students with essential business knowledge and terminology and develops the analytical, evaluative, and decision-making skills necessary for future careers, whether working for an organization or starting their own business.

Common Challenges When Learning IGCSE Business Studies

Difficulty in applying theory to practice: Effectively applying business concepts and models to analyze diverse case studies.
Challenge in analyzing business data: Requiring the ability to understand and analyze basic financial figures, market data, and operational information.
Requirement for evaluating strategies & decisions: Needing to make objective, well-founded judgments and assessments about different business choices and strategies.
Pressure to link functional areas: Understanding the interrelationships and mutual influences between Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Operations.

Course Content

Unit 1: Understanding business activity

1.1: Business activity

1.2: Classification of businesses

1.3: Enterprise, business growth and size

1.4: Types of business organisation

1.5: Business objectives and stakeholder objectives

Unit 2: People in business

2.1: Motivating employees

2.2: Organisation and management

2.3: Recruitment, selection and training of employees

2.4: Internal and external communication

Unit 3: Marketing

3.1: Marketing, competition and the customer

3.2: Market research

3.3: Marketing mix

3.4: Marketing strategy

Unit 4: Operations management

4.1: Production of goods and services

4.2: Costs, scale of production and break-even analysis

4.3: Achieving quality production

4.4: Location decisions

Unit 5: Financial information and decisions

5.1: Business finance: needs and sources

5.2: Cash-flow forecasting and working capital

5.3: Income statements

5.4: Statement of financial position

5.5: Analysis of accounts

Unit 6: External influences on business activity

6.1: Economic issues

6.2: Environmental and ethical issues

6.3: Business and the international economy

Unit 7: Climate change and energy production

7.1 Energy choices and security

7.2: Climate change – causes and impacts

7.3: Climate change – mitigation and adaptation

Unit 8: Human systems and resource use

8.1: Human population dynamics

8.2: Resource use in society

8.3: Solid domestic waste

8.4: Human population carrying capacity

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Does IGCSE Business Studies require a lot of mathematical knowledge?

The subject requires students to be able to perform basic calculations, understand and analyze simple data tables and charts (e.g., calculating costs, revenue, profit, market share...). However, it does not demand complex mathematical knowledge like in Science subjects or advanced Mathematics.

How does IGCSE Business Studies differ from Accounting or Economics?

Business Studies provides an overview of how a business operates across multiple aspects (marketing, human resources, finance, operations...). Accounting focuses in-depth on recording, reporting, and analyzing financial information. Economics studies theories about markets, choice, and economic issues on a larger scale (national, global).

What are the most important skills for doing well in IGCSE Business Studies?

The ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life business situations (case studies) is very important. Besides that, problem analysis skills, evaluating different options, making well-founded decisions, and the ability to present ideas clearly and logically are also key factors for success.

What is the usual examination format for IGCSE Business Studies?

The examination typically consists of two written papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2). These papers usually combine various question types: short answer questions requiring definitions or explanations of concepts, questions requiring basic calculations, analytical questions, and particularly, questions based on one or more business case studies requiring students to apply knowledge to analyze, evaluate, and make recommendations.

What benefits does studying IGCSE Business Studies offer for a student's future orientation?

The subject provides a foundational and comprehensive understanding of the business world, which is very useful for anyone wishing to pursue related fields of study at university (such as Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Entrepreneurship...) or intending to start their own business in the future. It also helps students better understand the surrounding socio-economic environment.

Does Intertu Education offer trial classes for IGCSE Business Studies?

Yes. Intertu Education offers Trial Classes for IGCSE Business Studies. This is an excellent opportunity for you and your parents to directly experience our teaching methods, meet the teacher, and assess suitability before deciding to enroll in a full course. Please contact our counseling department for more information.

How is the tuition fee for the IGCSE Business Studies course at Intertu calculated?

The tuition fee for IGCSE Business Studies at Intertu Education depends on the study hour package and the level of support service (Standard, Premium, Platinum) that parents choose, to best meet specific learning needs and goals. To receive a detailed fee schedule and advice on the most suitable study package, please contact Intertu's counseling team directly.

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IGCSE Business Studies

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Common Challenges When Learning IGCSE Business Studies

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Competency Assessment

Set Learning Objectives

Create A Learning Path

Implement And Optimize

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Thuy Nguyen

Tra Nguyen

Tin Nguyen

Hieu Pham

Uyen Vu

Carolina Rondon

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