Exam Board: EDEXCEL Specification 4BSO

Qualification

Business Studies concerns the business aspects of organisations within their economic, political and social contexts. It involves the investigation of how enterprise adds value by organising the production of goods and services. The performance of business is studied from a range of perspectives.

Using case studies, Business Studies ensures that candidates have knowledge, understanding and experience of the real world of business organisations.

The following are studied:-

• Production
• Marketing
• Accounting and Finance
• Human Resources
• Business Activity and the Changing Environment

Assessment

The scheme of assessment comprises of one two-hour examination paper.

Entry Requirements

Students should be confident in their use of English. No previous study is required for this course.  This is a one year IGCSE course which students may take in their last year of GCSE studies.