Business Studies GCSE (AQA)

GCSE Business Studies is one for all budding entrepreneurs! Do you have a head for figures? A budding interest in marketing? Can picture yourself running a business one day, or playing a crucial role in the growth and success of an organisation? If so, our AQA Business GCSE course will be ideal for you.

As you study GCSE business studies online in your own time and at your own pace, you’ll delve into six in-depth modules focusing on business operations and finance, problem-solving and decision making, qualitative and quantitative data, and much more. You’ll learn about the factors that affect the way an organisation operates, how important decisions are made, and how to use the correct terminology to identify and explain business activity. The skills you’ll learn along the way are highly prized by colleges and universities, as well as in demand in a vast array of professions such as accounting, law, management consultancy, stockbroking, and human resources.

So, whether you fancy becoming the next Richard Branson or Chancellor of the Exchequer, we’ve got you covered with GCSE business studies. You’ll have a clear induction to the course, and your assignments will be well-structured to help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to excel in your exams.

You’ll get all this too:

• Fast Track – In a rush? You’ll have the option to complete this AQA Business GCSE course within a year.
• Guaranteed Exam Venue – Finding exam spaces can be tough, so with Oxbridge, you’ll get guaranteed access to our network of partnership exam centres around the UK
• Exam Pass Guarantee – We’re so confident, if you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you to the next exam for free

Study Hours

• The learning hours for this course are up to 150 hours, which is around 30 minutes per day for 12 months.

Study Method

• Study completely online using our award-winning learning platform, MyOxbridge.

Course Duration

• On average, students complete this course in 10 months, but we'll give you up to 24 months. Don’t worry if you go over the year though, we can organise an extension to your course for an additional fee, which also extends your tutor support.

Assessment

• Coursework
  

  You can enrol now for examinations from Summer 2025.

  For this course, you’ll be required to complete two standard AQA Business GCSE written exams.

  Exams

  • Paper 1: Written exam lasting one hour 45 minutes, 90 marks, 50% of GCSE
  • Paper 2: Written exam lasting one hour 45 minutes, 90 marks, 50% of GCSE

  We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our partner exam centres around the UK.

  Assignments

  During your course, you’ll be required to complete various assignments. These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to monitor your progress and will be used to produce predicted grades if needed.

Additional Information

• Official Qualification Title - AQA Business GCSE
• Entry requirements -While there are no strict entry requirements for this course, it is strongly recommended that you have the ability to read and write English effectively.

While there are no strict entry requirements for this course, it is strongly recommended that you have the ability to read and write English effectively.

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