"Students will use real life examples exploring how businesses start, grow and thrive in an ever-changing global economy. After completing the two-year course students will have an understanding of the dynamics of business activity and the related considerations of ethics and sustainability.

 

Business activity: Various objectives of a business, changing business environments and the criteria for judging success 
People in business: People in organisations, focusing on their roles, relationships and management in business 

Business finance: Accounting and financial information as an aid to decision making 

Marketing: Identifying and satisfying customer needs in a changing and competitive international environment 

Business operations: The way organisations use and manage resources to produce goods and services."

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EDEXCEL IGCSE Business (9-1), Syllabus
EDEXCEL IGCSE Business (9-1), Past papers and mark schemes

"This course will help develop students’ interest in, and enthusiasm for, the study of business in the modern world; students’ critical understanding of business activity and how well organisations meet the needs and wants of society; students’ awareness of the ethical dilemmas and responsibilities facing business organisations; students’ ability to make decisions, solve problems and challenge assumptions.

 

UNIT 1: Students are introduced to the market, explore the marketing and people functions and investigate entrepreneurs and business start-up.
UNIT 2: Students explore the finance and operations functions, and investigate external influences on business.
UNIT 3: Students develop understanding of the concepts introduced in Units 1 and 2, and explore influences on business strategy and decision making.
UNIT 4: Students develop understanding of the concepts introduced in Units 1, 2 and 3, and explore business activity in a global context."

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