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Cambridge O Level Business
Cambridge O Level Business Studies (7115). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 7115
- Board
- Cambridge
- Qualification
- O Level
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge O Level Business Studies (7115), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge O Level Business (7115) only.
- Learn with study guides
- Revise with revision notes
- Practise with practice questions
- Test yourself in 10 minutes Four topic areas of the syllabus
- Self-check practice 43 questions with worked answers
- Printable topic checklist Tick off each topic as you revise
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- Topic 1
Understanding business activity
Covers Business activity, Classification of businesses, Enterprise, business growth and size, Types of business organisation, Business objectives and stakeholder objectives
Study guides
Revision notes
Practice questions
- Topic 2
People in business
Covers Motivating employees, Organisation and management, Recruitment, selection and training of employees, Internal and external communication
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Practice questions
- Topic 3
Marketing
Covers Marketing, competition and the customer, Market research, Marketing mix, Marketing strategy
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No study guide for this topic yet.
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Practice questions
- Topic 4
Operations management
Covers Production of goods and services, Costs, scale of production and break-even analysis, Achieving quality production, Location decisions
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No study guide for this topic yet.
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No revision notes for this topic yet.
Practice questions
- Topic 5
Financial information and decisions
Covers Business finance: needs and sources, Cash-flow forecasting and working capital, Income statements, Statement of financial position, Analysis of accounts
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No study guide for this topic yet.
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No revision notes for this topic yet.
- Topic 6
External influences on business activity
Covers Economic issues, Environmental and ethical issues, Business and the international economy
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No study guide for this topic yet.
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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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Source: Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF — 2026 series. Verified 2026-09-01. 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
- Cambridge O Level Business
- Spec code
- 7115
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Salman Ahmad · Asif Iqbal
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 13 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official syllabus
- Cambridge syllabus
- Topic checklist
- Printable 7115 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-18, official Cambridge specification
- Free practice questions?
- Yes — 43 self-check questions
- Free 10-minute diagnostic?
- Yes — Four topic areas of the syllabus
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-18.
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The qualification
Cambridge O Level Business Studies (7115)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
Learners consider a range of stakeholder perspectives, from the individual to national government, when studying the Cambridge O Level Business Studies syllabus.
The board's own description is on the official Cambridge syllabus page.
7115 is current through its final examination series in 2026; Cambridge replaces it with 7081 "Cambridge O Level Business" (same lineage, shortened name) from 2027.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
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 mixing short answers and structured data responses) and Paper 2 Case Study (1h30, 80 marks, 50%, four questions based on a case-study insert), both externally assessed. Same paper titles/structure as IGCSE Business Studies 0450, independently re-confirmed from 7115's own source PDF. Not tiered; grades A*-E. This is a single-year syllabus edition (2026 only).
Questions about this course
How is Cambridge Business (7115) assessed?
Cambridge Business (7115) 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 2026-08-27.
What topics does Cambridge O Level Business (7115) 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 O Level Business (7115)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches Cambridge O Level Business (7115) 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 O Level Business (7115) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 13 free resources for this course (past-paper guidance, practice questions, exam preparation guides, 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 IGCSE Business Syllabus 0450 / 0264
- 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 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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