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GCSE Business Studies

A good knowledge of business is essential in many careers today – and a GCSE in Business Studies is proof to an employer that you understand the commercial world.

 

 

Course Overview

As well as understanding the background and development of business, you’ll also learn about aspects of law, economics, and health and safety. Other areas of study on this essential course include communications, finance, personnel and production.


Pre-requisites

You do not need any special qualifications but the course builds on numeracy, literacy and IT.


Key Topics

  • External Environment and Business
  • The Ownership and Control of Business
  • The Aims and Objectives of Business
  • The Management of People within a Business
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Production and Marketing


Qualification

GCSE in Business Studies


Support

As an ICS student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have.  Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the ICS online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.


Assessment

Once you've enrolled on your chosen course(s), you'll receive all the information you need to arrange your own exams, including details of syllabuses, exam boards and dates. Exams are held in various parts of the UK.

Exams take place in June with the deadline for submitting coursework being the 1st February. Please note that exam fees are additional to course fees.


What our Students Say

"The course from ICS was ideal – the course materials were excellent, and I got great support from my tutor when I needed it, which helped me to keep motivated.  When I passed my exam, I was delighted and my employers were really impressed. Soon after, I got my promotion and I now love my job as a 'number cruncher!' The course from ICS has really opened doors for me and given me the confidence I needed to get ahead." Donna Linden, ICS Graduate, Glasgow.


Your Future Prospects

With this GCSE Business Studies qualification a number of different career paths will be open to you.