Introduction

IGCSE Business Studies is a subject concerned with buying, selling and goods production activities along with other perspectives of business such as business administration, accounting… If you want to start or build your own successful career, learning IGCSE Business Studies is an advantage, this program providing students with business perceptions, techniques and related skills such as numeracy, enquiry, … for preparation for the world of work.

Objectives
Systematize the core knowledge of the subject
Become familiar with most IGCSE exam formats
Reduce pressure and study time
Improve scores effectively
Enhance independant thinking
Create a solid foundation for higher education
Characteristics
Quality teachers with extensive knowledge about students psychology
Teaching programs are based on international standards
Exclusive materials that closely follow the IGCSE formats
Personalized teaching method according to student progress
Commitment on IGCSE pass grade
Alternative to Practical completion support
Course content
Section 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
Section 2: People in business
2.1 Motivating workers
2.2 Organisation and management
2.3 Recruitment, selection and training of employees
2.4 Internal and external communication
Section 3: Marketing
3.1 Marketing, competition and the customer
3.2 Market research
3.3 Marketing mix: product and price
3.4 Marketing mix: place and promotion
3.5 Marketing strategy
Section 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
Section 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
Section 6: External influences on business activity
6.1 Economic issues
6.2 Environmental and ethical issues
6.3 Business and the international economy
6.4 Preparing for assessment

Student achievement