A Level Business
Welcome to A and AS Level Business Section
The study of Cambridge International AS and A Level Business [Subject code 9609] allows learners to take the first step towards a career in private or public organisations or progress with confidence to a degree in business and management related subjects.
About the syllabus
A Levels Business Studies syllabus enables candidates to understand and appreciate the nature and scope of business, and the role business plays in society.
The syllabus covers economic, environmental, ethical, governmental, legal, social and technological issues, and encourages a critical understanding of organisations, the markets they serve and the process of adding value.
The syllabus is divided into 6 sections. Each section is loaded with revision notes, interactive quizzes, worksheets, case studies, activities and lots of goodies of teachers and students.
Cambridge learners will develop:
- the capacity to analyse characteristics and activities of business organisations and how they respond to the changing demands of their environments
- an understanding of how effective managers and leaders develop successful organisations in terms of customer focus and the products/services they offer
- the opportunity to reflect on how successful business organisations engage in financial and accounting practices to maximise value for stakeholders value
- development of knowledge that relates to strategic planning and decision-making to ensure business survival, change, and sustainable success
- a solid foundation for further study
Syllabus at a Glance
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CORE All candidates study these topics: |
EXTENDED A Level candidates also study additional topics | |
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| Business and its environment |
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| People in organisations |
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| Marketing |
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| Operations and project management |
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| Finance and accounting |
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| Strategic management |
[No topics at AS Level] |
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Assessment
For Cambridge International AS and A Level Business, candidates:
take Papers 1 and 2 only (for the Cambridge International AS Level qualification)
or
follow a staged assessment route by taking Papers 1 and 2 (for Cambridge International AS Level
qualification) in one series, then Paper 3 (for the Cambridge International A Level qualification) in a later series
or
take Papers 1, 2 and 3 in the same examination series, leading to the full Cambridge International A Level.
All components are externally assessed.
Assessment Pattern
| Component | Weightage | |
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Paper 1 Short answer and essay 1 hour 15 minutes Section A: Four short answer questions (20 marks) Section B: One essay from a choice of three questions (20 marks) Based on the AS Level syllabus content 40 marks |
20%
20% |
10%
10% |
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Paper 2 Data response 1 hour 30 minutes Two data response questions based on AS Level syllabus content 60 marks |
60% | 30% |
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Paper 3 Case study 3 hours (For A Level Students only) Five questions and one essay (from a choice of two) based on a case study Based on the additional A Level syllabus content and also assumes knowledge and understanding of the AS Level syllabus content 100 marks |
50% | |
