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Cambridge Upper Secondary
Why Study Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise?
Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise is a unique syllabus that brings the world of business into the classroom and gives learners a clear insight into what it means to think like an entrepreneur. This is the first Cambridge IGCSE syllabus, which asks learners to adopt the thoughts and actions of entrepreneurs, developing their knowledge and understanding of the practicalities of setting up and running their own new enterprise. Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise equips learners with a range of vital life skills for use in planning and organisation, communication and financial management.
Key concepts covered in the course
- Definition of enterprise and types of enterprises, including business and social enterprises.
- Understanding stakeholders and their roles.
- The enterprise process involving identifying problems, exploring solutions, action planning, implementing plans, monitoring progress, and evaluating successes and failures.
- Different types of business organisations and their legal statuses, advantages, and disadvantages.
- Development and application of practical skills such as leadership, team-building, problem-solving, negotiation, and innovation.
- Identifying and evaluating personal enterprise skills.
- Identifying enterprise opportunities through changing needs, technological advances, and policy changes.
- Understanding risks in financial, economic, health and safety, and human resources.
- Complying with legal obligations and incorporating ethical considerations in business practices.
- The negotiation process, including planning, conducting, and evaluating negotiations.
- Techniques and strategies for effective negotiation, such as setting objectives, presenting proposals, and reaching agreements.
- Various sources of finance for start-up funding and ongoing operations, including personal savings, loans, grants, and crowdfunding.
- Understanding financial terms and the concept of trade credit, including its advantages and disadvantages for both entrepreneurs and their suppliers/customers.
Prior requirements and hours of study
Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise requires about 130 hours of study. The number of hours needed may vary depending on your previous experience of the subject.
We do not expect learners starting this course to have previously studied Enterprise.
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Examinations
Students studying Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise take two papers in a single examination series.
| Paper 1 | Duration | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Written Paper | 1 hour 30 minutes | 50% |
| Paper 2 | Duration | Weighting |
| Coursework | - | 50% |
Examination Entry
All students who complete the appropriate courses at Cambridge Online Academy are eligible to sit exams like the International GCSEs or A/AS Levels through Cambridge International. But while students can do all of their learning online at home, we cannot administer exams online. To sit exams, students must travel in person to one of 10,000 Cambridge International Exam Centres located in 160 countries around the globe.
But we’re here to help. We’ll provide you with all the necessary exam codes you need to present to the exam centre, and any other pertinent information you need to know to get your child signed up correctly. Also, as part of the initial information, we provide during the pre-enrolment process, you’ll receive contact information for all the Cambridge International Exam Centres in your area. Once you’ve ensured that the exam centre of your choice offers the specific exam level your child needs, the exam centre will arrange accommodations for your child and give you detailed information on obtaining the results.
Course Fee
The fee for Cambridge International GCSE Enterprise can be paid in monthly or termly instalments.
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