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This Course at a Glance

  • Gain an official GCSE qualification in Business Studies
  • Explore real business issues and concepts like Marketing, Finance, and HR
  • Develop practical skills for understanding how a successful business operates
  • Unlock exciting career and study opportunities for higher education
  • Course bundle includes all your learning material and written exams
  • No entry requirements – start studying today!
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GCSE Business Studies including exams

This Course at a Glance

  • Gain an official GCSE qualification in Business Studies
  • Explore real business issues and concepts like Marketing, Finance, and HR
  • Develop practical skills for understanding how a successful business operates
  • Unlock exciting career and study opportunities for higher education
  • Course bundle includes all your learning material and written exams
  • No entry requirements – start studying today!

Course Introduction

GCSE Business Studies helps you make more informed decisions and gives you a better understanding of the world of work. The course challenges you to think about how and why people found businesses and even encourages you to explore how you would start up your own.

This qualification introduces you to the essential components of any business, including marketing, business operations, and economics. You will explore the practical application of specific business concepts in real world contexts, equipping you with the knowledge and transferable skills you can implement with ease throughout your future career.

Course Info

This online GCSE Business Studies course provides you with the foundational knowledge and understanding upon which you can build through further study. The course content is structured to cover the crucial functional areas of business and how they operate in the real world.

You can study at your own pace, in your own time, with all course materials delivered online via our student portal. You will be provided with a dedicated tutor to support you throughout your studies, who will mark your assignments and provide guidance and feedback.

Exams

Assessment consists of two written exam papers. The exams will be a mix of multiple choice, short answer, and data response questions, covering everything from business operations and HR to finance and marketing.

Your exams are included with this course bundle. Exam sittings are held once per year in May or June, and you will sit them at one of our nationwide exam centres.

 

Our Trusted Partnership Of Tutors & Exams

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learndirect is a trusted partner with Tutors & Exams

At learndirect, we’re proud to work with Tutors & Exams, one of the UK’s most respected and trusted providers of assessment services for private and distance-learning students, known for their professionalism, consistency, and commitment to learners. Their high standards and trusted reputation make them an invaluable partner in ensuring our learners receive the very best exam experience possible.

Tutors & Exams play an integral role in the delivery of our A-Level and GCSE programmes, supporting a wide range of specialisms, including English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Business Studies, and more. Their experienced team understand the unique needs of online and home-educated learners, providing reassurance, structure, and clarity throughout the assessment process.

With exam centres located across the country, Tutors & Exams make assessments accessible wherever our learners are based. They also offer tailored arrangements, such as extra time, smaller settings, or individual exam rooms, to create an environment that helps every learner perform at their best.

At learndirect, we’ve built our reputation as the UK’s market leader in online learning, combining flexible study with expert tutor support and a 96% A-Level pass rate.

Working alongside Tutors & Exams means our learners benefit from both exceptional teaching and a seamless, professional exam experience, giving them the confidence to succeed from their first lesson through to their final result.

Modules

During your studies you will cover the following modules:

  • Introduction to Business & Economics
  • Business in the real world
  • Influences on business
  • Business operations
  • Human resources
  • Marketing
  • Finance

Entry Requirements

You must complete at least 50% of the course and pass the associated assignments before you are eligible to be entered for the exams.

Average completion timeframe

The average time it takes to complete the course is 18 months.

Assessment requirements

The assessment consists of written exams

Exams required

One of our exam partners will provide the exam centre and oversee the examination process. Should you choose to sit at a centre that is not on our partners list, you will be charged the exam centre finder fee.

EXAM CENTRE SITES

  • Coventry
  • Taunton
  • St Neots
  • High Wycombe
  • Bolton
  • Doncaster
  • London
  • Romford
  • Bristol
  • Birmingham
  • Swansea

Is Membership Required?

No membership is required to enrol on this course.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certificate 3 months after receiving the result.

Extension Rules

You may extend this course once for a maximum of twelve months.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before exams can be booked.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

At the end of each unit you will find a Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA). This is completed online and submitted to your tutor. Once assessed your tutor will return your work complete with its final grade and feedback. Once you’ve successfully passed each assignment you’ll be ready to take your exam!

IMPORTANT NOTE:

You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full, this includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.

All courses funded via our partner Premium Credit Limited, will need to be settled with them directly.

Tutors and Exams

Tutors and Exams provides examination and assessment facilities primarily aimed at private and home educated candidates.

Tutors and Exams have examination centres located around the country, including:

  • Birmingham
  • Bolton
  • Coventry
  • Doncaster
  • High Wycombe
  • Mitcham
  • Romford
  • St Neots
  • Taunton
  • Newcastle

All are approved for examination delivery by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).

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If you decide to take the GCSE exam at the end of this course and pass, you will have gained an GCSE in Business Studies. This will enable you to progress to further and higher education programmes.

For a full breakdown of the new GCSE grading system and the number GCSE grade equivalents, view our GCSE grades explained page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dive into the fascinating world of businesses with GCSE Business Studies! This course explores various facets of companies, from their structure and operations to the factors shaping their success. You'll delve into hiring and managing people, crafting compelling marketing strategies, and understanding a company's financial health. Overall, it equips you with a comprehensive understanding of businesses, preparing you for further studies or even starting your own entrepreneurial journey.
While some find Business Studies GCSE "easy" due to its relatable concepts and common-sense elements, it's not entirely without challenges. The difficulty depends on individual strengths and learning styles. Many concepts rely on logical reasoning and applying knowledge to real-world situations, making them relatable and easier to grasp. Compared to subjects like Economics or Accounts, the math involved in Business Studies is relatively straightforward, focusing on basic calculations and financial literacy. However, success requires analysing complex situations and interpreting data, which may pose a hurdle for some. The difficulty perception varies based on prior knowledge, learning styles, and interest in the subject.
GCSE Business equips you with many valuable tools for future success, no matter your chosen path. You'll develop crucial skills like critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and financial literacy, sought-after across diverse careers. Whether you dream of starting your own venture, working in marketing, finance, or beyond, the knowledge gained sets a strong foundation. You'll understand how businesses operate, make decisions, and navigate the market. Studying real-world scenarios fosters informed decision-making as a consumer and encourages entrepreneurial thinking. Ultimately, GCSE Business lays the groundwork for A-Level Business Studies, opening doors to careers in accounting, marketing, management, and many more.
Absolutely! GCSE Business Studies is a fantastic choice for several reasons. Even with just the GCSE qualification, numerous career paths open up. You could consider roles in customer service, administration, sales, or marketing support. These entry-level positions provide valuable experience and allow you to test your interest in the business world. For ambitious students, GCSE Business acts as a springboard for further studies. It sets a strong foundation for A-Level Business Studies, which unlocks even more doors. With an A-Level, you can access diverse degree programmes in business, management, finance, accounting, marketing, and more. These degrees, in turn, lead to prestigious careers in management consulting, investment banking, marketing, human resources, and entrepreneurship. Regardless of your final career destination, the skills honed in GCSE Business are universal assets. You'll master communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking, valuable in any field. You'll also gain financial literacy, essential for both personal and professional life.
Yes, you can. Everything you need to gain your GCSE Business Studies qualification is included in this online course option.
  • SALE Savings End Midnight Monday 1st December
  • SALE Savings End Midnight Monday 1st December

GCSE Business Studies including exams

This Course at a Glance

  • Gain an official GCSE qualification in Business Studies
  • Explore real business issues and concepts like Marketing, Finance, and HR
  • Develop practical skills for understanding how a successful business operates
  • Unlock exciting career and study opportunities for higher education
  • Course bundle includes all your learning material and written exams
  • No entry requirements – start studying today!

Course Introduction

GCSE Business Studies helps you make more informed decisions and gives you a better understanding of the world of work. The course challenges you to think about how and why people found businesses and even encourages you to explore how you would start up your own.

This qualification introduces you to the essential components of any business, including marketing, business operations, and economics. You will explore the practical application of specific business concepts in real world contexts, equipping you with the knowledge and transferable skills you can implement with ease throughout your future career.

Course Info

This online GCSE Business Studies course provides you with the foundational knowledge and understanding upon which you can build through further study. The course content is structured to cover the crucial functional areas of business and how they operate in the real world.

You can study at your own pace, in your own time, with all course materials delivered online via our student portal. You will be provided with a dedicated tutor to support you throughout your studies, who will mark your assignments and provide guidance and feedback.

Exams

Assessment consists of two written exam papers. The exams will be a mix of multiple choice, short answer, and data response questions, covering everything from business operations and HR to finance and marketing.

Your exams are included with this course bundle. Exam sittings are held once per year in May or June, and you will sit them at one of our nationwide exam centres.

 

Our Trusted Partnership Of Tutors & Exams

tutors-and-exams-logolearndirect-darker-blue-logo

learndirect is a trusted partner with Tutors & Exams

At learndirect, we’re proud to work with Tutors & Exams, one of the UK’s most respected and trusted providers of assessment services for private and distance-learning students, known for their professionalism, consistency, and commitment to learners. Their high standards and trusted reputation make them an invaluable partner in ensuring our learners receive the very best exam experience possible.

Tutors & Exams play an integral role in the delivery of our A-Level and GCSE programmes, supporting a wide range of specialisms, including English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Business Studies, and more. Their experienced team understand the unique needs of online and home-educated learners, providing reassurance, structure, and clarity throughout the assessment process.

With exam centres located across the country, Tutors & Exams make assessments accessible wherever our learners are based. They also offer tailored arrangements, such as extra time, smaller settings, or individual exam rooms, to create an environment that helps every learner perform at their best.

At learndirect, we’ve built our reputation as the UK’s market leader in online learning, combining flexible study with expert tutor support and a 96% A-Level pass rate.

Working alongside Tutors & Exams means our learners benefit from both exceptional teaching and a seamless, professional exam experience, giving them the confidence to succeed from their first lesson through to their final result.

Modules

During your studies you will cover the following modules:

  • Introduction to Business & Economics
  • Business in the real world
  • Influences on business
  • Business operations
  • Human resources
  • Marketing
  • Finance

Entry Requirements

You must complete at least 50% of the course and pass the associated assignments before you are eligible to be entered for the exams.

Average completion timeframe

The average time it takes to complete the course is 18 months.

Assessment requirements

The assessment consists of written exams

Exams required

One of our exam partners will provide the exam centre and oversee the examination process. Should you choose to sit at a centre that is not on our partners list, you will be charged the exam centre finder fee.

EXAM CENTRE SITES

  • Coventry
  • Taunton
  • St Neots
  • High Wycombe
  • Bolton
  • Doncaster
  • London
  • Romford
  • Bristol
  • Birmingham
  • Swansea

Is Membership Required?

No membership is required to enrol on this course.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certificate 3 months after receiving the result.

Extension Rules

You may extend this course once for a maximum of twelve months.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before exams can be booked.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Excellent Marking

Assessment

At the end of each unit you will find a Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA). This is completed online and submitted to your tutor. Once assessed your tutor will return your work complete with its final grade and feedback. Once you’ve successfully passed each assignment you’ll be ready to take your exam!

IMPORTANT NOTE:

You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full, this includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.

All courses funded via our partner Premium Credit Limited, will need to be settled with them directly.

Tutors and Exams

Tutors and Exams provides examination and assessment facilities primarily aimed at private and home educated candidates.

Tutors and Exams have examination centres located around the country, including:

  • Birmingham
  • Bolton
  • Coventry
  • Doncaster
  • High Wycombe
  • Mitcham
  • Romford
  • St Neots
  • Taunton
  • Newcastle

All are approved for examination delivery by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).

Tutors & Exams Logo

Qualifications

If you decide to take the GCSE exam at the end of this course and pass, you will have gained an GCSE in Business Studies. This will enable you to progress to further and higher education programmes.

For a full breakdown of the new GCSE grading system and the number GCSE grade equivalents, view our GCSE grades explained page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dive into the fascinating world of businesses with GCSE Business Studies! This course explores various facets of companies, from their structure and operations to the factors shaping their success. You'll delve into hiring and managing people, crafting compelling marketing strategies, and understanding a company's financial health. Overall, it equips you with a comprehensive understanding of businesses, preparing you for further studies or even starting your own entrepreneurial journey.
While some find Business Studies GCSE "easy" due to its relatable concepts and common-sense elements, it's not entirely without challenges. The difficulty depends on individual strengths and learning styles. Many concepts rely on logical reasoning and applying knowledge to real-world situations, making them relatable and easier to grasp. Compared to subjects like Economics or Accounts, the math involved in Business Studies is relatively straightforward, focusing on basic calculations and financial literacy. However, success requires analysing complex situations and interpreting data, which may pose a hurdle for some. The difficulty perception varies based on prior knowledge, learning styles, and interest in the subject.
GCSE Business equips you with many valuable tools for future success, no matter your chosen path. You'll develop crucial skills like critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and financial literacy, sought-after across diverse careers. Whether you dream of starting your own venture, working in marketing, finance, or beyond, the knowledge gained sets a strong foundation. You'll understand how businesses operate, make decisions, and navigate the market. Studying real-world scenarios fosters informed decision-making as a consumer and encourages entrepreneurial thinking. Ultimately, GCSE Business lays the groundwork for A-Level Business Studies, opening doors to careers in accounting, marketing, management, and many more.
Absolutely! GCSE Business Studies is a fantastic choice for several reasons. Even with just the GCSE qualification, numerous career paths open up. You could consider roles in customer service, administration, sales, or marketing support. These entry-level positions provide valuable experience and allow you to test your interest in the business world. For ambitious students, GCSE Business acts as a springboard for further studies. It sets a strong foundation for A-Level Business Studies, which unlocks even more doors. With an A-Level, you can access diverse degree programmes in business, management, finance, accounting, marketing, and more. These degrees, in turn, lead to prestigious careers in management consulting, investment banking, marketing, human resources, and entrepreneurship. Regardless of your final career destination, the skills honed in GCSE Business are universal assets. You'll master communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking, valuable in any field. You'll also gain financial literacy, essential for both personal and professional life.
Yes, you can. Everything you need to gain your GCSE Business Studies qualification is included in this online course option.
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(National Average 82.6%)
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