Business studies

Business studies is an academic subject taught in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Nigeria, Nepal, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Sweden, Tanzania, Malaysia, Zambia and the United Kingdom, as well as at university level in many countries. Its study combines elements of accountancy, finance, marketing, organizational studies and economics.

United Kingdom

England

Business study can be taken as part of the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) option for Year 10 and Year 11 at secondary school, and also can be taken as part of a GCE Advanced Level (A-level) course in Year 12 and Year 13. It includes a range of subjects, which give the student general understanding of the various elements of running a business. Subjects covered include, but are not limited to: Business Organization, People in Business, Marketing, Operations & Production, Finance, and Strategic Management.

Scotland

Business management is an option for National 5 and Higher qualifications. Both National 5 and Higher exams cover Understanding business, People, Finance, and Marketing and operations.