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Cambridge IGCSE Business
Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies (0450) / Cambridge IGCSE Business (0264). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 0450 / 0264
- Board
- Cambridge
- Qualification
- IGCSE
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies (0450) / Cambridge IGCSE Business (0264), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge IGCSE Business (0450 / 0264) only.
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- Topic 1
Understanding business activity
Covers Business activity, Economic sectors, Enterprise, business growth and size, Types of business organisation, Business objectives and stakeholder objectives
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 2
People in business
Covers Human resource management (HRM), Organisation and management, Methods of communication, Motivating employees
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 3
Marketing
Covers Marketing and the market, Market research, Marketing mix, Legal controls
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 4
Operations management
Covers Production of goods and services, Technology and production of goods and services, Sustainable production of goods and services, Costs, scale of production and break-even analysis, Quality of goods and services, Location decisions
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
Financial information and decisions
Covers Business finance, Cash flow forecast, Profit and loss, Statement of financial position, Analysis of accounts
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
External influences on business activity
Covers Economic issues, Business and the international economy, Business and the environment, Business and ethical issues, Pressure groups
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.
Study guides
Revision notes
Source: Cambridge International – official Cambridge IGCSE Business (0264) syllabus PDF, Version 2, published March 2025 — 2027-2029 series. Verified 2026-09-21. Every subtopic the document lists is shown. 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
- Cambridge IGCSE Business
- Spec code
- 0450 / 0264
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Salman Ahmad · Asif Iqbal
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 9 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official syllabus
- Cambridge syllabus
- Topic checklist
- Printable 0450 / 0264 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-19, official Cambridge specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-19.
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The qualification
Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies (0450) / Cambridge IGCSE Business (0264)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
The Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies syllabus develops learners' understanding of business activity in the public and private sectors, and the importance of innovation and change.
The board's own description is on the official Cambridge syllabus page.
Syllabus for exams in 2026 (Version 2), the last examination year for 0450: Cambridge has changed the syllabus code to 0264 (Cambridge IGCSE Business) for first assessment in March 2027. Six topics: understanding business activity, people in business, marketing, operations management, financial information and decisions, and external influences on business activity. 0450 is replaced from 2027 by Cambridge IGCSE Business (0264), which has a new syllabus code and name and revised content (0264 syllabus for exams in 2027, 2028 and 2029; exams in the June and November series, and in the March series in India). Both codes now have their own assessment record (0450 legacy-teach-out, 0264 current) since 2026-09-17.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
0450 (being withdrawn)
0450 is being withdrawn in favour of 0264. Final assessment opportunity: 2026.
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Short Answer and Data Response | 1h 30m | 80 | 50% | Written exam |
| Paper 2: Case Study | 1h 30m | 80 | 50% | Written exam |
Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27. Directly confirmed against the official PDF (Assessment overview, p.9): Paper 1 Short Answer and Data Response (1h30, 80 marks, 50%, four questions) and Paper 2 Case Study (1h30, 80 marks, 50%, four questions based on a case-study insert), both externally assessed, all questions compulsory. This is a single-year syllabus edition (2026), not tiered. Examination-series window 2026 (June, November, and March-in-India series); no separate first-teaching date published. Cambridge has changed the syllabus code to 0264 (Cambridge IGCSE Business) for first assessment in March 2027, so 2026 is the last examination year for 0450. Re-classified 'legacy-teach-out' on 2026-09-17: the 0450 qualification page carries the notice 'New syllabus name and code for first assessment March 2027', and 0264 (Cambridge IGCSE Business) is recorded separately; 0450's own final examination year is 2026.
0264
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Short Answer and Data Response | 1h 30m | 80 | 50% | Written exam |
| Paper 2: Case Study | 1h 30m | 80 | 50% | Written exam |
Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-09-17. Added 2026-09-17 so the 0450 changeover is recorded on both sides. Read from the official 0264 syllabus PDF (Version 2, published March 2025), Assessment overview: 'All candidates take two papers. Candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G'; Paper 1 Short Answer and Data Response, 1 hour 30 minutes, 80 marks, 50%, 'Four questions requiring a mixture of short answers and structured data responses'; Paper 2 Case Study, 1 hour 30 minutes, 80 marks, 50%, 'Four questions based on a case study, provided as an insert with the paper'; both externally assessed, all questions compulsory. The syllabus is for exams in 2027, 2028 and 2029, available in the June and November series and in the March series in India, so the first assessment is in 2027 (the March 2027 India series is the first). It gives no first-teaching date, and none is recorded here; It is recorded as the current syllabus because 0450's final examination year is 2026, so a learner starting now follows 0264. The syllabus's own 'Changes to syllabus code' section (version 1, September 2024) states: 'The syllabus name has been changed' and 'There is a new syllabus code 0264'.
Questions about this course
How is Cambridge Business (0264) assessed?
Cambridge Business (0264) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Short Answer and Data Response) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Case Study) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-09-17.
Is 0450 being withdrawn?
Yes. 0450 is being withdrawn in favour of 0264. Final assessment opportunity: 2026.
What topics does Cambridge IGCSE Business (0450 / 0264) cover?
6 topics in the current syllabus: Understanding business activity; People in business; Marketing; Operations management; Financial information and decisions; External influences on business activity. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for Cambridge IGCSE Business (0450 / 0264)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches Cambridge IGCSE Business (0450 / 0264) 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 Cambridge IGCSE Business (0450 / 0264) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 9 free resources for this course (practice questions, revision notes, study guides), 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 O Level Business Syllabus 7115
- Pearson Edexcel A Level Business Syllabus YBS11
- AQA GCSE Business Syllabus 8132
- AQA A Level Business Syllabus 7132
- AQA AS Level Business Syllabus 7137
- OCR GCSE Business Syllabus J204
- OCR A Level Business Syllabus H431
- OxfordAQA A Level Business Syllabus 9625 / 9725
- International Baccalaureate IB Diploma Programme Business Syllabus DP Business Management
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