Business studies IGCSE (0450 - 4BS1) O Level course
This course has been specifically developed to support the latest IGCSE® (0450 - 4BS1) O Level Business Studies syllabuses for examination from 2020. it will enable you to gain the knowledge, understanding and skills required to study successfully and get high score at this level. IGCSE Business Studies is accepted by universities and employers as proof of an understanding of business concepts and techniques across a range of different types of businesses.
Teaching methodology Teaching and learning at this course will ensure that you are well prepared for the exam at this level, and also studies beyond the IGCSE level in Business Studies. My methodology is designed to make learning as interesting and effective as possible throw a wide range of teaching and learning tools such as real business examples, brainstorming, assignments, quizzes and interactive discussions. This course will include a strong preparation for the final exam starting from discussing and answering topical or classified past papers to complete past papers. Subject in details. This course will cover in details the all syllabuses according to the latest Cambridge IGCSE® (0450) O Level Business Studies syllabuses for examination from 2020. 1 Understanding business activity This section introduces the underlying ideas and concepts of business and includes the purpose and nature of business activity and how businesses can be classified. Enterprise and entrepreneurs, and why some businesses grow while others remain small are further important issues. How business size can be measured, types of business organization, business objectives and stakeholder objectives are the concluding topics. 2 People in business The focus is the functional area of human resources and includes the importance and methods of motivating a workforce. How businesses are organized and managed and the methods of recruitment, selection and training of employees are also considered. Finally, the section covers the importance and methods of effective internal and external communication. 3 Marketing This section includes the role of marketing, the distinctions between niche and mass markets and the techniques of market segmentation. The methods and importance of market research are covered. The central role of the marketing mix, i.e. the four Ps, is made clear. Marketing strategies to influence consumer decisions at home and in new foreign markets are the final topics in this section. 4 Operations management The focus is the functional area of production and includes the meaning and methods of production and how productivity can be increased. The different costs of production and break-even analysis are covered. The section concludes with the importance and methods of achieving quality in the production process and location decisions of businesses. 5 Financial information and decisions This finance and accounting section covers the need for and sources of business finance, cash-flow forecasting and working capital. Simple income statements are covered as well as statements of financial position and the analysis of accounts including why and how accounts are used. 6 External influences on business activity This section focuses on different external influences on business activity and how these impact on a business. It includes government influences on economic, environmental and ethical issues and how they impact on the functional areas of businesses. In addition, the international economy including globalization and its effects on businesses and governments, multinational businesses and exchange rates are important issues. Legal constraints are an external influence to be considered but these influences are covered in the relevant functional areas above, as well as in this last section. |
Course duration: | 2 Hours 3 session/week | 30 sessions + 5 sessions (revision and answering complete past papers) |
Course fees: | 160 EGP / session , first session payment is required to confirm booking. |
Event Properties
Event Date | 15-07-2020 6:00 pm |
Event End Date | 20-11-2020 6:40 pm |
Capacity | Unlimited |
Individual Price | 160.00EGP |
Location | Egypt - Cairo (GMT+2) |