IGCSE Business Studies
£399 or £14.55/mo over 24 months, interest-free
Enrol from £50 deposit
Delivered by Online Business School
At a Glance
Start date
Anytime
Location
100% Online
Study pace
Flexible — no deadlines or timeframes
Qualifications
IGCSE Business Studies
Assessment
Written Examination at approved exam centre
Includes
1-2-1 tutor support, all course materials and more
How It Works
Students can start at any time and study entirely online, offering complete flexibility. The course provides 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 the IGCSE qualification, you will be assessed through written examinations completed at an exam centre. You will benefit from 1-2-1 tutor support and all necessary course materials. Throughout the course, you'll have access to webinars, social learning forums, and additional materials.
Subject Content
6 areas covered
- 1
Understanding business activity
Purpose and nature of business, classification, enterprise and entrepreneurs, business size, types of organisation, objectives, stakeholders
- 2
People in business
Motivating a workforce, organisation and management, recruitment, selection, training, internal and external communication
- 3
Marketing
Role of marketing, niche and mass markets, market segmentation, market research, marketing mix (the four Ps), marketing strategies, new foreign markets
- 4
Operations management
Meaning and methods of production, productivity, costs of production, break-even analysis, quality, location decisions
- 5
Financial information and decisions
Sources of finance, cash-flow forecasting, working capital, income statements, statements of financial position, analysis of accounts
- 6
External influences on business activity
Government influences, economic, environmental, ethical issues, globalisation, multinational businesses, exchange rates, legal constraints
Sitting the Exam
To sit an IGCSE exam, start by locating an approved exam centre in your country that accepts private candidates. Register with them and pay any necessary fees.
Before exams, ensure your statement of entry is accurate and bring valid identification. After exams, collect your results and certificates from the centre.
Ready Study Global will support you throughout — helping locate an approved exam centre, assisting with registration, and ensuring you meet all requirements and deadlines.
Entry Requirements
The typical age for IGCSEs is 14–16, but anyone over 14 can enrol. No previous qualifications are required.
Cost & Payments
£399
or £14.55/mo over 24 months, interest-free — enrol from £50 deposit
Payment methods accepted
Career Progression
Upon completion, students will have the foundations and fundamental knowledge needed to develop their business skills further — through A-Levels, a Level 3 qualification, or directly into Level 4 & 5 Business Management. Associated job roles include managers, marketers, sales analysts, and product management.
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