Business Department
The business department at sixth form plays a pivotal role in shaping students for the dynamic world of commerce.
Through comprehensive coursework, students acquire a strong foundation in business principles, management, and entrepreneurship. The department fosters critical thinking, practical problem-solving, and financial literacy, preparing students for diverse careers in business, finance, or further studies in the field.
Information
Tutors
Our business department at PTE Meragang is led by a team of highly qualified and passionate tutors, each bringing professional expertise to the classroom. Their dynamic teaching methods and real-world experience enhance students' understanding of business principles. These dedicated tutors not only impart essential knowledge but also inspire an entrepreneurial mindset, preparing students for successful careers through a blend of theoretical insight and practical application.
Courses Offered
This course provides an opportunity for students to develop an appreciation of how businesses work and of the constraints on managers in their decision making and identifying the appropriate business strategy.
Students will learn five units which comprised different business areas:
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Unit 1 - Business and its Environment (AS and A Level)
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Unit 2 – Human Resource Management (AS and A Level)
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Unit 3 – Marketing (AS and A Level)
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Unit 4 – Operations Management (AS and A Level)
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Unit 5 – Finance and Accounting (AS and A Level)
Subject Guide
Refer to the link below for more information on the course:
Tutors
Cg. Roslin binti Darat
Head of Department
Cg. Hafizuddin bin Hj Hassan
Cg. Dalilah Farhah binti Hj Ladin
Business
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The teaching of Business makes use of Case Studies to test the application of subject knowledge. A variety of fieldtrips to financial institutions like banks; factories; companies; retail outlets; hotels and classroom activities such as individual or group presentation, groupwork, ‘debating’, games are organised to reinforce the understanding of the syllabus. Students are also asked to write a report based on their market research.
COURSE CONTENT
This course provides an opportunity for students to develop an appreciation of how businesses work and of the constraints on managers in their decision making and identifying the appropriate business strategy. The course is based firmly on the aims and objectives of business, the principles which govern their decisions and the methods of solving business problems. Students will learn to look at problems from a number of viewpoints and to take these into account when making decisions and determine their business strategy. Students will learn five units which comprised different business areas:
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Unit 1 - Business and its Environment (AS and A Level)
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Unit 2 – Human Resource Management (AS and A Level)
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Unit 3 – Marketing (AS and A Level)
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Unit 4 – Operations Management (AS and A Level)
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Unit 5 – Finance and Accounting (AS and A Level)
Four important writing techniques are greatly emphasized – Knowledge, Application, Analysis, Evaluation.
ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATIONS
Internal Assessment and Examination
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Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3 and Paper 4 (Both AS and A Level topics)
For Cambridge AS and A Level Examinations:
Type
No. of questions
Mark
Duration
AS Level
A Level
Paper 1
AS Level
Business Concept 1
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Short Answer
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Essay
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4 qns
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1 from choice of 3 qns
40%
1hr 15mins
40%
20%
Paper 2
AS Level
Business Concept 2
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Data Response
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2 qns
60%
1hr 30mins
60%
30%
Paper 3
Additional
A Level
Business Decision Making
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Case Study
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5 qns
60%
1hr 45mins
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30%
Paper
A Level
Business Strategy
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Case Study
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2 qns