What does CAIE 7115 Business Studies cover?

CAIE 7115 Business Studies on Ustaad AI covers 2 papers (Short Answer and Data Response and Case Study), drawing on 6 syllabus topics. Ask a question in your own words and get an explanation built from past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports, with the page it came from.

Paper 1: Short Answer and Data Response

Short Answer and Data Response: Four questions requiring a mixture of short answers and structured data responses. Answer all questions. Worth 80 marks, over 1 hour 30 minutes.

Paper 2: Case Study

Case Study: Four questions based on a case study provided as an insert with the paper. Answer all questions. Worth 80 marks, over 1 hour 30 minutes.

Both papers draw on the same 6 sections of the syllabus:

  • Understanding business activity
  • People in business
  • Marketing
  • Operations management
  • Financial information and decisions
  • External influences on business activity

Example questions

  • Explain the difference between internal and external growth
  • Why might a business keep stock levels low?
  • How do I use the case study in Paper 2?