Course Outline
Business is part of a General Education. It forms part of the student’s personal and social development. It gives students an insight into managing money on a personal and national level as well as an understanding of the economic environment. It has many practical applications for students in their daily business activities now and in the future.
The Syllabus is split into 4 main sections, that students study over 3 years:
- The Business of Living
- Economic Awareness
- Enterprise
- Information Technology
It leads on to Business/Accounting/Economics/Marketing and is also a great help for
L.C.V.P.
Assessment
Business Studies is assessed at both Higher and Ordinary levels.
Higher Level
Paper 1 consists of:
Section A - 20 Short Questions @ 4 marks each.
Section B - 6 Long Questions - answer 4 @ 40 marks each.
Total Marks for Paper 1 = 240 Marks.
Time Allowed 2½ hours.
Paper 2 consists of 6 Long Questions – answer 4 @ 40 marks each.
Time Allowed 2 hours.
Total Marks for Paper 2 = 160 Marks.
Total Marks for both papers = 400 Marks.
Ordinary Level
One Paper
Section A 20 Short Questions @ 5 marks each.
Section B 8 Long Questions – answer 5 @ 60 marks each.
Time Allowed 2½ hours.
Total Marks = 400 Marks.