GLOBAL BUSINESS & ECONOMICS MASTER GUIDE
Complete Exam & Revision Resource for International Universities
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COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER
© 2026 Global Business Education Resources
This guide is designed for personal academic study and revision purposes only. It is not
affiliated with any university or examination board. All monetary values are expressed in USD.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Entrepreneurship (A–Z)
2. Business Studies Core Concepts
3. Economics Fundamentals
4. Accounting Principles
5. Marketing Essentials
6. Practice Exam Questions
7. Key Formulas & Quick Reference
8. Exam Strategy Guide
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PART 1: ENTREPRENEURSHIP (A–Z)
Angel Investor
Definition: Individual providing capital (USD 25,000–500,000) to startups in exchange for equity.
Example: Peter Thiel invested USD 500,000 in Facebook (2004) for ~10% equity, later worth
USD 1B. Exam Tip: Discuss both financial and strategic contributions.
Business Model Canvas
Definition: Strategic framework mapping 9 business components (Value Proposition, Customers,
Channels, Revenue Streams, Key Activities, Key Resources, Key Partners, Cost Structure,
Customer Relationships). Example: Uber 2014 – Value Prop: Reliable rides, Revenue: 20-25%
commission, Costs: App dev & marketing. Likely Exam Question: Explain how Business Model
Canvas reduces startup risk (10 marks).
Financing Options
Bootstrapping: <$50,000, no repayment, 100% ownership Angel Investor: $50K-$500K, equity
5-25%, early traction Venture Capital: $500K-$10M+, equity 20-40%, scaling phase Bank
Loans: $25K-$5M, monthly interest, no dilution Crowdfunding: $10K-$1M, rewards or equity,
product validation
Likely Exam Question: Compare equity vs debt financing for a startup seeking USD 500,000 (15
marks).
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PART 2: BUSINESS STUDIES CORE CONCEPTS
SWOT Analysis
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. Example: Tesla 2023 – Strengths: Innovation,
Brand loyalty; Weaknesses: High costs; Opportunities: EV growth; Threats: Competition. Exam
Tip: Always link SWOT points to strategy decisions.
Porter’s Five Forces
Complete Exam & Revision Resource for International Universities
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COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER
© 2026 Global Business Education Resources
This guide is designed for personal academic study and revision purposes only. It is not
affiliated with any university or examination board. All monetary values are expressed in USD.
---
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Entrepreneurship (A–Z)
2. Business Studies Core Concepts
3. Economics Fundamentals
4. Accounting Principles
5. Marketing Essentials
6. Practice Exam Questions
7. Key Formulas & Quick Reference
8. Exam Strategy Guide
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PART 1: ENTREPRENEURSHIP (A–Z)
Angel Investor
Definition: Individual providing capital (USD 25,000–500,000) to startups in exchange for equity.
Example: Peter Thiel invested USD 500,000 in Facebook (2004) for ~10% equity, later worth
USD 1B. Exam Tip: Discuss both financial and strategic contributions.
Business Model Canvas
Definition: Strategic framework mapping 9 business components (Value Proposition, Customers,
Channels, Revenue Streams, Key Activities, Key Resources, Key Partners, Cost Structure,
Customer Relationships). Example: Uber 2014 – Value Prop: Reliable rides, Revenue: 20-25%
commission, Costs: App dev & marketing. Likely Exam Question: Explain how Business Model
Canvas reduces startup risk (10 marks).
Financing Options
Bootstrapping: <$50,000, no repayment, 100% ownership Angel Investor: $50K-$500K, equity
5-25%, early traction Venture Capital: $500K-$10M+, equity 20-40%, scaling phase Bank
Loans: $25K-$5M, monthly interest, no dilution Crowdfunding: $10K-$1M, rewards or equity,
product validation
Likely Exam Question: Compare equity vs debt financing for a startup seeking USD 500,000 (15
marks).
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PART 2: BUSINESS STUDIES CORE CONCEPTS
SWOT Analysis
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. Example: Tesla 2023 – Strengths: Innovation,
Brand loyalty; Weaknesses: High costs; Opportunities: EV growth; Threats: Competition. Exam
Tip: Always link SWOT points to strategy decisions.
Porter’s Five Forces
