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OCR GCSE Business

OCR GCSE Business (J204). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
J204
Board
OCR
Qualification
GCSE
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Topics and resources

7 free resources, 2 of 2 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official OCR document for OCR GCSE Business (J204), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for OCR GCSE Business (J204) only.

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  1. Topic 1 3 resources

    Business activity, marketing and people

    Covers Business activity, Marketing, People

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  2. Topic 2 3 resources

    Operations, finance and influences on business

    Covers Operations, Finance, Influences on business, The interdependent nature of business

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

Covering more than one topic

Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.

Study guides

No study guide for this course yet.

Revision notes

No revision notes for this course yet.

Practice questions

Source: OCR – official GCSE (9-1) Business (J204) specification-at-a-glance page — Version 2.0 (January 2026), for first assessment in 2019. Verified 2026-09-02. 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
OCR GCSE Business
Spec code
J204
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes, one-to-one only (Rs 6,000 per class; other currencies) — request a free trial class
Who teaches it?
Salman Ahmad
Are resources available?
Yes — 7 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Official specification
OCR specification
Topic checklist
Printable J204 checklist
Where was this verified?
2026-08-18, official OCR specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official OCR specification on 2026-08-18.

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The qualification

OCR GCSE Business (J204)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

Our GCSE in Business equips students with the skills and confidence to explore how different business situations affect decision-making. They develop their understanding of concepts, objectives and terminology, and the impact of contemporary issues on business operations.

The board's own description is on the official OCR syllabus page.

Qualification number 603/0295/1.

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the OCR syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Linear qualification

Assessment components for OCR Business J204
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
J204/01: Business Activity, Marketing and People 1h 30m 80 50% Written exam
J204/02: Operations, Finance and Influences on Business 1h 30m 80 50% Written exam

Source: official OCR specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against OCR's own live GCSE (9-1) Business (J204) "Specification at a glance" page (2026-08-28). Component 01 "Business activity, marketing and people" and Component 02 "Operations, finance and influences on business" are each 80 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes, 50% weighting. Component 02 carries synoptic assessment (marked with an asterisk on the board's own table). Students must complete both components.

Questions about this course

How is OCR Business (J204) assessed?

OCR Business (J204) is assessed through: J204/01 (Business Activity, Marketing and People) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; J204/02 (Operations, Finance and Influences on Business) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official OCR specification, verified 2026-08-28.

What topics does OCR GCSE Business (J204) cover?

2 topics in the current syllabus: Business activity, marketing and people; Operations, finance and influences on business. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for OCR GCSE Business (J204)?

Yes. Marlbridge teaches OCR GCSE Business (J204) live online, one-to-one only, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.

Are there free OCR GCSE Business (J204) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 7 free resources for this course (exam preparation guides, practice questions, study guides, revision notes), free to read with no sign-up.

The subject

Business teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Business at Marlbridge

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.

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