About this course
The Online Business Studies Course, offered by Ed-Next, is the international version of IGCSE. The objective of this course is to prepare students for advanced learning opportunities and career choices.
This course aims to prepare students for advanced learning opportunities and vocational choices. During this course the students will learn to think critically, distinguish facts and opinions to build arguments and make informed decisions. During this program students will not only develop their knowledge and understanding learn application of acquired knowledge to current business issues. The students will also learn about ethical and sustainable business.
Online GCSE Business Studies course content
The Online GCSE Business Stuides course will include the following topics:
1. Business Activity and the Changing Environment
- Objectives
- Types of organisation
- Factors of Production
- Primary, secondary and tertiary activity
- Location
- Government influences on business activity and objectives
- External influences
- Judging Success
- End of Unit Submission
2. Human Resources
- External and Internal Sources of Finance
- Budgets and Cash Flow Forecasts
- Cost and Break Even Analysis
- Financial Statements
- Ratios and Performance
- End of Unit Submission
3. Accounting and Finance
- External and Internal Sources of Finance
- Budgets and Cash Flow Forecasts
- Cost and Break Even Analysis
- Financial Statements
- Ratios and Performance
- End of Unit Submission
4. Marketing
- The Market
- The Marketing Mix
- Market Research
- End of Unit Submission
5. Production
- Economies and Diseconomies of Scale
- Methods of Production
- Productivity
- Quality
- End of Unit Submission
During this course you will use a mixture of lessons, activities, core reading and assessments.
How will students develop on the Online GCSE Business Studies Course?
This course will enable students to:
- Learn about the fascinating world of business and develop interest in a subject that will be sustained in later life
- Use the business terminology, concepts and methods effectively
- Learn application of acquired business concepts to current issues in a wide range of contexts
- Use an analytical, critical approach to distinguish between facts and opinion, evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, to help build arguments and make informed decisions
- Appreciate the range of different stakeholder views in relation to business activities
- Develop deeper understanding of business activity dynamics and the considerations of ethics and sustainability in business.
Online GCSE Business Studies course format
- 24/7 access to all your materials
- Course accessible on any portable device. It enables students to carry the classroom in their pockets
- Online Lessons and Assessments
- Interactive study environments, where you can collaborate with other students
- 12 Months Tutor Support
- Both Digital and Print resources
- Live chat functionality with tutors and students
- Direct links to media-rich and interactive learning resources
Course Duration
120 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
Awarding Body Information
The Online GCSE Business Studies Course is written to the Edexcel IGCSE Business Studies syllabus (4BI0). The International GCSE is an exact equivalent to the standard GCSE, more information on which can be found on the Edexcel IGCSE page.
Assessment
As part of your Online GCSE Biology Course you will be subject to Formative and Summative Assessments that are used to evaluate your progress.
- Formative Assessment including: Activities, Multiple Choice Assessment, Short Answer and tutor marked Mock Exam.
- Summative Assessment - Final Exam sat over 2 papers.
These assessments are used to prepare you for the Final Examination set by Edexcel.
Examinations
Exams are held twice a year: January and May/June. Exam timetables are published 12 months in advance and are available upon request.
