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There is no coursework requirement for GCE Business Studies.

However, students must complete four exams: two at AS and two at A2.
The exams are described in more detail in the table below:

Unit	Assessment Format	Duration	% Assessment Weighting	Availability
AS 1: The Competitive Business	Students must answer two compulsory, structured questions based on stimulus material.	1 hour 30 minutes	50% of AS 25% of A Level	January and Summer
AS 2: Managing Business Resources	Students must answer two compulsory, structured questions based on stimulus material.	1 hour 30 minutes	50% of AS 25% of A Level	January and Summer
A2 1: Making Business Decisions	Students must answer one compulsory, structured question based on stimulus material.	2 hours	25% of A Level	January and Summer
A2 2: The Changing Business Environment	Students are presented with an unseen case study and must produce a business report in response to it. Through their business report, students must: analyse problems; evaluate evidence; make proposals for solutions; and justify reasons for their proposal.	2 hours	25% of A Level	January and Summer