Enterprise IGCSE

Enterprise IGCSE

Course Length

One-year.

The course

The Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise uniquely integrates the business world into the classroom, offering learners a clear perspective on entrepreneurial thinking. It encourages students to adopt the mindset and actions of entrepreneurs, enhancing their understanding of the practical aspects of starting and managing a new enterprise. This syllabus equips learners with essential life skills in planning, organisation, communication, and financial management.

The objectives are to help students grasp the concept of being enterprising and the necessary skills; foster the ability to work independently and enterprisingly; apply knowledge and skills to current enterprise issues in various contexts; understand the roles and viewpoints of different people and organisations in enterprise, including ethical considerations; explore the world of work and entrepreneurial organisations; communicate effectively in diverse situations using appropriate techniques; and effectively use relevant terms, concepts, and methods when discussing enterprise and entrepreneurial behaviour.

As part of the course, you will develop your enterprise skills by planning and implementing their own enterprise project. This project will give you the opportunity to gain practical experience.

What skills do I need?

Numeracy and literacy will be very useful skills, as will an interest in business and economics, problem solving and a curiosity about people.

How is the course assessed?

There are two components. The first is a written examination paper. It consists of short-answer, structured and open-ended questions and is based on a pre-released case study. It lasts 90 minutes and is worth 50% of the IGCSE. The second component is the coursework element and it is also worth 50%. You have to show evidence of the following: (i) choosing a suitable project, including a formal written report of approximately 1200 words; (ii) planning the project, which will require you to identify problems, how it will be financed and how it will be marketed; (iii) implementing the project with your enterprise skills; and (iv) evaluating the project, including a formal written report of approximately 1500 words that evaluates the planning and implementation of the project, and one of the following: the financial success of the project; the marketing communications used; or the internal communications used.

Reading List

Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise
Coursebook (2018),
Houghton, M, Bryant, M and Jain, V
Cambridge University Press, ISBN 9781108440356

Exam Board and Specification Codes

Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise 0454

Sarah Ratcliffe
Head of Department