Business Studies

Assessment

Paper 1 = Component 1: Business Operations and Functions Written examination: 2 hours and 15 minutes – 80 marks Section A – compulsory short-answer questions Section B – compulsory data response questions 33.3% of qualification Paper 2 = Component 2: Business Analysis and Strategy Written examination: 2 hours and 15 minutes – 80 marks Compulsory data response and structured questions To assess business strategy and analytical techniques used in the business decision-making process. The subject content in Component 1 will underpin the context for Business Analysis and Strategy 33.3% of qualification Paper 3 = Component 2: Business in Changing World Written examination: 2 hours and 15 minutes – 80 marks Section A – compulsory questions based on a case study Section B – one synoptic essay from a choice of three To assess all of the A level subject content 33.3% of qualification