The course

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Paper 1: short answer and data response, 1 hour 30 minutes, 80 marks, 50%. Paper 2: case study, 1 hour 30 minutes, 80 marks, 50%.
Free: A tour of the business course
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Topic 1: Understanding business activity
6 of the 40 questions on each timed check
Free: Business activity, sectors and growth Types of business, objectives and stakeholders 46 questions
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Topic 2: People in business
7 of the 40 questions on each timed check
Recruitment, training and organisation Communication and motivation 45 questions
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Topic 3: Marketing
7 of the 40 questions on each timed check
Markets and market research The marketing mix 41 questions
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Topic 4: Operations management
8 of the 40 questions on each timed check
Production, technology, quality and location Free: Costs, scale and break-even 49 questions
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Topic 5: Financial information and decisions
7 of the 40 questions on each timed check
Finance and cash flow Profit, financial position and ratios 51 questions
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Topic 6: External influences on business activity
5 of the 40 questions on each timed check
The economy and international business Environment, ethics and pressure groups 34 questions