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Business Studies IGCSE Course

Course Format:Hard-Copy (Paper-Based) & Online Materials
Self-Study Time:Approximately 200 Hours (Self-Study)
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Gain a Business Studies IGCSE Qualification

The Business Studies IGCSE Course looks at the business aspects of organisations within their economic, political and social contexts. Each lesson of the Business IGCSE home study course begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study and is designed to meet the requirements of the Pearson Edexcel 4BS1 specification.

The performance of business is studied from a range of perspectives. Using case studies, your course ensures that you have knowledge, understanding and experience of the real world of business organisations. The use of case study materials also requires that you use a variety of methods to analyse and evaluate this evidence and thus make reasoned judgements in the context of real business scenarios.

This home study course consists of five modules and twenty-two lessons in total, with ten tutor marked assignments (TMAs).

Specification and Exams

The Business Studies IGCSE home study course is designed to prepare students for the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Business (4BS1) Specification for examination in May/June 2025 or later years.

Please Note: The closing date for learners aiming for Summer 2025 exams is 13 November 2024.

The Business IGCSE assessment is by two written papers:

  • Exam Paper 1 - Investigating small businesses (1 Hour, 30 Minutes) is 50% of the total marks. The exam consists of four compulsory questions each worth 20 marks. The sub-questions are a mixture of multiple-choice, short-answer, data-response and open-ended questions.
  • Exam Paper 2 - Investigating large businesses (1 Hour, 30 Minutes) is 50% of the total marks. The exam consists of four compulsory questions each worth 20 marks. The sub-questions are a mixture of multiple-choice, short-answer, data-response and open-ended questions.
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for starting this course. We don’t recommend that you should study more than 5 GCSE or IGCSE courses at any one time.

Please Note: We cannot accept students who are under 16 years old on this course. All applications are subject to acceptance from our course advisory team.

Business Studies IGCSE Course Syllabus

The Business Studies IGCSE Home Study Course is Divided into Five Modules Containing 22 Lessons:

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Business in the CommLessony and its Environment
  • External Factors affecting Business
  • Types of Business: Organizations: Ownership and Operation (1)
  • Types of Business: Ownership and Operation (2)
  • Comparing Businesses
  • Business Aims and Objectives
  • Growth
  • Location Decisions
  • Judging Success

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • The Structure of Organisations
  • Methods of Management
  • Case Studies and Problems of Management
  • Recruitment, Training and Personnel Management.

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Sources and Uses of Finance
  • Business Planning
  • Financial Records
  • Profitability, Liquidity, and Performance
  • Production, Quality and Customer Service
  • Production Strategies

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Sources and Uses of Finance
  • Business Planning
  • Financial Records
  • Profitability, Liquidity, and Performance

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Market Planning and Research
  • The Marketing Mix
  • Ethics, the Environment and the Law.
Additional Reading

The Business Studies IGCSE Course is designed to be a complete preparation for the IGCSE examination and their is no compulsory supporting textbook.

However if you want to read more widely around your subject we recommend the following texts:

  • Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Business Studies Student Book with ActiveBook CD by Rob Jones (ISBN-13 978-0435046743)
  • Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies Coursebook with CD-ROM by Mark Fisher, Veenu Jain & Medi Houghton. (ISBN-13: 978-1107680258)

We recommend purchasing any books after receiving your course materials to make sure there have been no revisions.

Course Format

The course materials are supplied in a hard-copy format (paper-based) and learners can also receive access to the course notes online through a course portal at no additional charge. 

Learners often find hard-copy materials easier to work through and bookmark but the online access allows additional features such as direct links to YouTube Videos and online quizzes so having both versions available allows the learner the convenience and flexibility of both options. 

There are a set number of tutor-marked assignments (TMA's) in every course. These are designed to help the student to consolidate their learning and prepare for examinations.

Duration & Support

Students will be supported until their chosen examination window. Every student will have access to a course tutor with whom they should keep in regular contact. All tutors are fully qualified experienced teachers holding either a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or a degree in education. Most work from home and are able to offer flexible contact times. The tutor will contact students with an introductory letter and a telephone call to help decide on a study plan. They will also let the student know the best ways and times they can be contacted.

There is no limit on how often you can contact a tutor. The advice and encouragement that tutors provide is an important part of your learning experience. You can contact your tutor by Phone, Email or Post. All tutors have a Freephone 0800 telephone number and most will have Skype capabilities. Whilst you are still actively submitting assignments, you should expect to be in contact with your tutor regularly. Remember, to get the most out of your tutor, you will need to tell them when you need assistance.

Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Examination Centres and Exam Dates

All Pearson Edexcel specification IGCSE Exams must be taken at a registered examination centre as a private candidate in a registered school or college. Most IGCSE examination centres in the UK will be independent or private schools who are offering that specification. Pearson Edexcel IGCSE exams can also be sat in over 150 countries through International Schools or British Consulates. 

We offer course materials and tutor support although we don't offer the examinations. An Examinations Officer can assist any registered student with finding centres and dealing with coursework forms, but we do not book exams on behalf of students and it is the students responsibility to book their own exams. 

Students are contacted in December/January prior to their examination window and advised to start arranging their examinations. If you would like to research exam centres prior to enrolment then you can visit the Pearson Edexcel page for private candidates which will provide a link to where you can search for centres in the UK.

Examination Dates and fees:

IGCSE exams are available in a Summer examination window (May/June) and some subjects are also available in a November examination window. Examination fees need to be paid direct to your chosen exam centre. Prices for exams will vary depending on the exam centre's administration costs.

Students can decide to study towards an examination window up to a two-year period (providing the specification and exams are available over that duration). Each IGCSE Course will take approximately 200 hours of study to complete so if you are unsure that you can complete the course prior to the next available exam window then we recommend aiming towards a later option. You can sign up for a course at any time although course tutors set closing dates for students aiming for each examination window.

Please Note - Closing Dates for Examination Windows:

  • The closing date for learners aiming towards Summer 2025 examinations will be 13 November 2024.
  • The closing date for learners aiming towards November 2025 examinations will be 12 June 2025.

The closing dates are set by tutors based on when they think it is reasonable for learners to be aiming for a particular examination window whilst taking into consideration the impact on student support. When closing dates have passed, we can only accept learners aiming towards the next available examination window e.g. Summer 2026, or if more time is needed then learners can choose to aim for the next exam window e.g. Summer 2027 providing the specification is still available. All learners are required to choose their intended exam window as part of their course application.

Please Note: German IGCSE, Spanish IGCSE and Science (Single Award) IGCSE are not currently available in the November examination window.

Predicted Grades & References

Predicted grades without a reference are available free of charge on request. If applying to a college or other further education establishment and you require a refernce with predicted grades then this is available at an additional cost of £45.00. A course advisor will discuss your predicted grades and progress with each individual tutor and put together a comprehensive reference that can be sent on your behalf. 

Please Note: Students need to have completed a minimum of four assignments per subject in order for us to have something to base our reference/prediction on. 

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