A structured GCSE/iGCSE Business Studies programme focused on case study analysis, data response, and exam-focused evaluation. Suitable as supplementary support or as a complete teaching pathway.
General structure. Exact ordering is adjusted by exam board and class needs.
| Weeks | Main focus | Typical outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | Business basics: objectives, stakeholders, types of business, ownership, and location | Stronger definitions and confident application to simple scenarios |
| 6-10 | Marketing: market research, segmentation, the marketing mix (4Ps), and competitive positioning | Better context-based answers and clearer justification in case studies |
| 11-15 | Finance foundations: revenue, costs, profit, cash flow, break-even (as required), and interpreting data | More accurate calculations and stronger data response explanations |
| 16-20 | Operations: productivity, quality, lean methods, supply chains, and capacity | More confident evaluation of operational choices using context |
| 21-25 | People and management: recruitment, training, motivation, leadership, and organisational structure | Stronger analysis of management decisions and clearer written structure |
| 26-30 | Revision + timed past papers + high-mark evaluation technique | Exam readiness, improved timing, and consistently higher-quality evaluation |