AQA · GCSE
AQA GCSE Business
AQA GCSE Business (8132). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 8132
- Board
- AQA
- Qualification
- GCSE
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official AQA document for AQA GCSE Business (8132), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for AQA GCSE Business (8132) only.
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- Topic 1
Business in the real world
Covers The purpose and nature of businesses, Business ownership, Setting business aims and objectives, Stakeholders, Business location, Business planning, Expanding a business
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- Topic 2
Influences on business
Covers Technology, Ethical and environmental considerations, The economic climate on businesses, Globalisation, Legislation
- Topic 3
Business operations
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- Topic 4
Human resources
No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.
- Topic 5
Marketing
No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.
- Topic 6
Finance
No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.
Covering more than one topic
Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.
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No study guide for this course yet.
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No revision notes for this course yet.
Practice questions
Source: AQA – official GCSE Business (8132) specification, subject content pages — For first teaching from September 2017. Verified 2026-08-19. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- AQA GCSE Business
- Spec code
- 8132
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Salman Ahmad
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 8 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official specification
- AQA specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable 8132 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-19, official AQA specification
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The qualification
AQA GCSE Business (8132)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
AQA GCSE Business asks students to apply their knowledge and understanding to different business contexts ranging from small enterprises to large multinationals.
The board's own description is on the official AQA syllabus page.
For first teaching from September 2017, linear qualification. Six subject-content sections: business in the real world, influences on business, business operations, human resources, marketing, and finance.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the AQA syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8132/1: Paper 1: Influences of operations and HRM on business activity | 1h 45m | 90 | 50% | Written exam |
| 8132/2: Paper 2: Influences of marketing and finance on business activity | 1h 45m | 90 | 50% | Written exam |
Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Read on AQA's own specification-at-a-glance and scheme-of-assessment pages on 2026-09-21 (first-teaching year from the specification's own title there): linear, not tiered, two written papers each 1h45/90marks/50% of GCSE. Paper 1: Section A multiple-choice and short-answer (20 marks) plus further data-response sections. Paper 2: Section A (20 marks) plus Section B case-study/data-response (~34 marks) and Section C case-study/data-response (~36 marks). AO weightings (from the scheme-of-assessment page): AO1 35%, AO2 35%, AO3 30% overall, split ~evenly per paper. First teaching September 2017.
Questions about this course
How is AQA Business (8132) assessed?
AQA Business (8132) is assessed through: 8132/1 (Paper 1: Influences of operations and HRM on business activity) — 1h 45m, 90 marks, 50% of the qualification; 8132/2 (Paper 2: Influences of marketing and finance on business activity) — 1h 45m, 90 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does AQA GCSE Business (8132) cover?
6 topics in the current syllabus: Business in the real world; Influences on business; Business operations; Human resources; Marketing; Finance. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for AQA GCSE Business (8132)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches AQA GCSE Business (8132) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.
Are there free AQA GCSE Business (8132) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 8 free resources for this course (study guides, exam preparation guides, practice questions, revision notes), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Business teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.
Business at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
- Cambridge A Level Business Syllabus 9609
- Cambridge IGCSE Business Syllabus 0450 / 0264
- Cambridge O Level Business Syllabus 7115
- Pearson Edexcel A Level Business Syllabus YBS11
- AQA A Level Business Syllabus 7132
- AQA AS Level Business Syllabus 7137
- OCR A Level Business Syllabus H431
- OxfordAQA IGCSE Business Syllabus 9225
- OxfordAQA A Level Business Syllabus 9625 / 9725
- International Baccalaureate IB Diploma Programme Business Syllabus DP Business Management
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