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Business

Content overview

In year 12, students are introduced to the market, explore the marketing and HR functions and
investigate entrepreneurs and business start-ups. Students will explore the finance and operations
functions, and learn the external influences on business.

In year 13, students will learn corporate objectives and strategies, how businesses grow, causes and
effects of change and how businesses mitigate risk and uncertainty. Students will develop an
understanding of business concepts in a global context.

Assessment overview

Exam Total marks Duration Course of study
Unit 1: Marketing and people 80 2 hours Year 12
Unit 2: Managing business 80 2 hours Year 12
activities
Unit 3: Business decisions and 80 2 hours Year 13
strategy
Unit 4: Global business 80 2 hours Year 13

Prior learning and other requirements
IGCSE Business (or equivalent) at grades 9 to 5 would be required to follow IAL Business.

Progression

Students can progress from this qualification to:

 Higher education courses such as business management, business administration,
accountancy and finance, human resource management, marketing, retail management,
tourism management and international business.
 A wide range of careers, ranging from banking, sales, product management and general
management to working in public sector organisations and charities.