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IGCSE

Paid flexible online qualification

IGCSE Business Studies

Flexible online Business Studies IGCSE preparation with up to five years of course access. The £399 materials fee does not include the external examination.

Provider
Online Business School
Study format
Online course preparation; official examination taken separately
Assessment
Online course activities plus an external IGCSE examination booked separately

Course overview

Key facts before you choose this course

Compare the delivery, assessment, qualification and published fee, then check the entry requirements below.

At a glance

Course details

Delivery
Online course preparation; official examination taken separately
Study pace
Flexible under the provider’s current terms
Assessment
Online course activities plus an external IGCSE examination booked separately
Provider
Online Business School
Qualification level
IGCSE
Published course option
One IGCSE subject: £399

Before you commit

What to know before enrolling

  • OBS makes the admission decision and may ask for evidence of previous study, English ability, age or work experience.
  • Course fees do not include external examination-centre charges, university top-up fees or other third-party costs unless the page says otherwise.
  • The course has flexible online access, with up to five years of online course access.
  • Universities, employers and professional bodies make their own recognition and progression decisions.

Fees and payment

Compare the current published options.

These are the course fees and instalment examples currently published by OBS. Taxes and clearly identified third-party charges may apply.

One IGCSE subject

£399

Published course materials fee

£50 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £14.55 at 0% interest.

External examination and examination-centre fees are separate.

The £399 fee covers online course materials for one subject. The learner books and pays for the external examination separately.

Course decision guide

Is this the right route for you?

Use these fit questions alongside the qualification facts. Final entry and recognition decisions remain with the relevant provider or receiving organisation.

This route may suit you if

  • Learners preparing for an external IGCSE Business examination that matches their examination-centre entry.
  • Students who want structured online Business preparation and can arrange an approved examination centre separately.
  • Learners building school-level knowledge before later Level 3 business study.

Compare another route first if

  • You expect the course price to include examination entry, centre booking or centre fees.
  • You already hold suitable school-level preparation and need a regulated Level 3 business qualification instead.

Compare the closest alternatives

Alternative route

Business Studies Level 3

Choose Business Studies Level 3 if you are ready for post-school Level 3 study rather than International GCSE examination preparation. Compare course details

Alternative route

Level 3 Business Management

Choose Business Management Level 3 for a larger management-focused diploma covering people, customer service, finance and marketing. Compare course details

Examination facts

Which official examination does this prepare you for?

The September 2026 OBS course list identifies Cambridge as the awarding organisation. Learners must book the matching external Cambridge IGCSE examination through an approved examination centre.

Curriculum

What you will study

01

Business Studies learning modules

The OBS course materials cover five main areas of business study.

  1. The Business Environment
  2. Human Resources and Training
  3. Business Performance
  4. Marketing and Advertisement
  5. Production

Practical requirements

What you need and how the course is assessed.

Entry requirements

  • The current OBS Business IGCSE page states that learners are normally aged 14 or above and that no previous qualification is required for that course.
  • Learners and parents should check whether the selected examination centre accepts private candidates for the exact board, specification and required components.
  • The examination centre sets registration deadlines, identity requirements, fees and local availability.
  • Online Business School makes the final course-enrolment decision.

Assessment in practice

  • Online lessons, learning activities and tutor feedback prepare the learner for an external IGCSE examination.
  • The external examination is assessed under the examination board and syllabus used for the learner’s examination entry.
  • The learner books and pays an approved examination centre separately.
  • Examination-centre availability, deadlines and fees vary by subject and location.

Further study

Progression depends on the official result

A successfully awarded International GCSE may support applications for suitable further study, including Level 3 or A-level routes. The receiving school, college, university or employer decides whether the subject, grade and exam specification meet its requirements.

Move to Level 3 study

An awarded International GCSE may support applications for suitable Level 3 routes, subject to required grades and admissions rules.

Use the result in applications

A receiving institution may consider the subject and grade, while setting its own examination-board and entry requirements.

Included support

Current benefits shown for this route

Benefits can change and may depend on the course and payment method. Confirm the current terms before enrolment.

Online course materials

OBS describes online learning materials and past-paper support for its current IGCSE offer. Confirm the exact resources supplied for the selected subject.

Conditions apply

Tutor support

The current OBS Business IGCSE page describes tutor support. Confirm the contact format, availability and whether it applies to every selected subject.

Conditions apply

Questions before enrolment

Frequently asked questions

Read the main details about fees, study, assessment and progression.

How much does the Business Studies IGCSE course cost?

OBS publishes the following course fee: One IGCSE subject: £399, with a £50 deposit and 24 monthly payments of £14.55. External examination and examination-centre fees are separate.

Is the examination included?

No. The learner must book the matching IGCSE examination separately through an approved examination centre.

How long can I access the course?

OBS publishes up to five years of course access, allowing learners to study at a flexible pace.

What can I do after an IGCSE?

An IGCSE can support applications for further study. Each school, college or university sets its own subject, grade and admissions requirements.

What happens if I cancel, withdraw or request a refund?

Online Business School's current cancellation, withdrawal and refund terms apply. Ready Study Global does not set or administer the provider's refund decisions. Ask us for the current OBS terms before enrolment or payment.

How is IGCSE Business different from Business Studies Level 3?

IGCSE Business is school-level preparation for an external IGCSE examination. Business Studies Level 3 is a separate regulated diploma with academic and business units assessed through assignments.

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