Business Studies

Syllabus 2017

What is GCE A/L Business Studies?

Business Studies provides students with an understanding of modern business environments, entrepreneurship, organizational management, financial institutions, trade support services, and commercial operations.

Below you'll find the official syllabus topics and free past papers for Business Studies.

Aims

  1. 1.Understand the nature, forms, and environment of business activities.
  2. 2.Comprehend trade support services, financial markets, and marketing strategies.
  3. 3.Develop managerial and entrepreneurial competencies for sustainable business ventures.

Syllabus

#TopicPeriods
1Concept of Business and the Business Environment30
2Forms of Business Ownership and Organizations40
3Government and Business Operations30
4Financial Markets and Institutions40
5Trade Support Services: Banking, Insurance, Transport and Communication70
6Wholesale, Retail, and International Trade60
7Principles and Functions of Management70
8Operational, Marketing, and Human Resource Management90
9Financial Management and Investment Evaluation50
10Business Planning, Entrepreneurship and Project Formulation40

Source: National Institute of Education (NIE), Sri Lanka