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AITCHISON COLLEGE (Senior School) CURRICULUM GUIDE
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CURRICULUM GUIDE
BUSINESS STUDIES
AIMS
The syllabus aims to enable students to understand and
appreciate the nature and scope of business. There is a vital
role of business in society and internationally.
• Develop critical understanding of organizations, the
markets they serve and the process of adding value.
• Evaluate business behavior from the perspective of a
range of stakeholders including owner/ shareholder,
manager, employee, customer, supplier, lender and
government.
• Develop an awareness of the political, economic, social,
technological, legal, environmental and ethical issues
associated with business activity.
• Develop
quantitative,
problem-solving,
decision
making and communication skills.
NATURE OF COURSE
The A level syllabus is divided into six main contents
1. Business and its environment
2. People in organizations
3. Marketing
4. Operations and project management
5. Finance and accounting
6. Strategic management
These contents are further divided into AS Level and
A Level topics Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies
syllabus is divided into six main contents:
1. Understanding business activity
2. People in business
3. Marketing
4. Operations management
5. Financial information and decisions
6. External influences on business activity
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The College provides weekly help for the students who are
ready to go the extra mile. Each department is available on
alternate weekends for the extra classes. During the course,
Aitchison college encourages the use of Harkness technique
in classes which helps the students discuss and come up with
ideas in an encouraging open-minded environment with
minimum teacher intervention.
The students who need individual attention are catered to by
providing one to one coaching. Occasionally guest speakers
are invited either to talk on topics of interest for the students
or to give the students a step by step guide line towards a
particular career. Educational field trips are also arranged for
the students to broaden their vision.
BEYOND A LEVEL
The study of Cambridge International AS and A Level
Business allows learners to take the first step towards a career
in private or public organizations or progress with confidence
to a degree in business and management related subjects.
As with any degree, there are several things to consider. Two
of the most important considerations about seeking a
business degree are your interests and your goals. While
these two things are important considerations for just about
any degree, their importance is heightened when it comes to
a degree in business due to its wide applicability. In other
words, the business field is so broad that you'll need some
kind of direction to avoid getting lost. Most business careers
can be management, analysis, personal finance, information
technology (IT), and human resources.
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies (0450)
CAIE Business A level (9609)
For the Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies, candidates take two papers of 1 Hour and 30 minutes each:
• Paper 1: Short answers and structured data responses.
80 marks
50%
• Paper 2: A case study with 4 questions.
80 marks
50%
For the Cambridge AS Level in Business, candidates take two papers:
• Paper 1: Business Concepts 1, 1 Hour 15 minutes
40 marks
20%
• Paper 2: Business Concepts 2, 1 Hour 30 minutes
60 marks
30%
For the Cambridge A Level in Business, candidates take two papers of A Level Business
• Paper 3: Business Decision-Making, 1 Hour 45 minutes
60 marks
30%
Paper 4: Business Strategy, 1 Hour 15 minutes
40 marks
20%