Syllabus
Cambridge International AS and A Level
Business
9609
For examination in June and November 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Also available for examination in March 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Cambridge Advanced Version 1
, Changes to the syllabus for 2019, 2020 and 2021
The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2016
There are no significant changes which affect teaching.
Any textbooks endorsed to support the syllabus for examination from 2016 are still suitable for
use with this syllabus.
Cambridge International Examinations retains the copyright on all its publications. Registered Centres are
permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use. However, we cannot give permission
to Centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use within a
Centre.
© Cambridge International Examinations 2016
,Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................... 2
Welcome
Why choose Cambridge International Examinations?
Why Cambridge International AS & A Levels?
Why Cambridge International AS & A Level Business?
Teacher support
1 Syllabus overview............................................................................................................ 8
1.1 Content
1.2 Assessment
2 Syllabus aims and assessment objectives.................................................................... 11
2.1 Syllabus aims
2.2 Assessment objectives
2.3 Relationship between assessment objectives and components
2.4 Relationship between assessment objectives and qualifications
3 Syllabus content............................................................................................................ 13
3.1 AS Level content – Paper 1 and Paper 2
3.2 Additional A Level content – Paper 3
4 Other information.......................................................................................................... 35
Equality and inclusion
Language
Grading and reporting
Entry option codes
, Cambridge International AS & A Level Business 9609 syllabus Introduction
Syllabus for examination in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Welcome
Cambridge International AS & A Level Business encourages learners to explore their subject in
depth. The syllabus has been designed, in consultation with teachers and universities, to help
learners develop not only subject knowledge, but also a strong understanding of some of the key
concepts that are critical to mastering the subject.
All our syllabuses are reviewed and updated regularly so that they reflect the latest thinking of international
experts and practitioners, and take account of the different national contexts in which they are taught.
Consultation is an important part of the way we develop our syllabuses.
Consulting teachers Consulting universities
Teachers at Cambridge schools worldwide help Like teachers, universities help to shape our
us to shape our Cambridge International AS & A Cambridge International AS & A Level syllabuses.
Level syllabuses. The feedback contributes to the We consult with leading higher education
development of syllabus content, assessments and institutions to make sure the syllabuses encourage
support materials. Consulting teachers ensures that learners to get a firm grasp of the subject’s key
our materials are designed carefully around their concepts and develop the skills necessary for
needs and the needs of their learners. success at university.
Key concepts
Key concepts are essential ideas, theories, principles or mental tools that help learners to develop
a deep understanding of their subject and make links between the different topics. The key concepts
that this syllabus is designed to develop are detailed on page 5.
Teacher support
Our comprehensive teacher support will help you deliver the syllabus confidently and effectively.
The support includes resources for teaching and learning as well as exam preparation. The teaching
support package helps teachers integrate the key concepts into their teaching, showing how they fit
into the overall syllabus and suggesting ways to teach them with each topic. Learn more on page 7.
Cambridge International AS and A Levels prepare students well for university
because they’ve learnt to go into a subject in considerable depth. There’s that
ability to really understand the depth and richness and the detail of a subject. It’s a
wonderful preparation for what they are going to face at university.
Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University, USA
2 www.cie.org.uk/alevel Back to contents page
Cambridge International AS and A Level
Business
9609
For examination in June and November 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Also available for examination in March 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Cambridge Advanced Version 1
, Changes to the syllabus for 2019, 2020 and 2021
The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2016
There are no significant changes which affect teaching.
Any textbooks endorsed to support the syllabus for examination from 2016 are still suitable for
use with this syllabus.
Cambridge International Examinations retains the copyright on all its publications. Registered Centres are
permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use. However, we cannot give permission
to Centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use within a
Centre.
© Cambridge International Examinations 2016
,Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................... 2
Welcome
Why choose Cambridge International Examinations?
Why Cambridge International AS & A Levels?
Why Cambridge International AS & A Level Business?
Teacher support
1 Syllabus overview............................................................................................................ 8
1.1 Content
1.2 Assessment
2 Syllabus aims and assessment objectives.................................................................... 11
2.1 Syllabus aims
2.2 Assessment objectives
2.3 Relationship between assessment objectives and components
2.4 Relationship between assessment objectives and qualifications
3 Syllabus content............................................................................................................ 13
3.1 AS Level content – Paper 1 and Paper 2
3.2 Additional A Level content – Paper 3
4 Other information.......................................................................................................... 35
Equality and inclusion
Language
Grading and reporting
Entry option codes
, Cambridge International AS & A Level Business 9609 syllabus Introduction
Syllabus for examination in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Welcome
Cambridge International AS & A Level Business encourages learners to explore their subject in
depth. The syllabus has been designed, in consultation with teachers and universities, to help
learners develop not only subject knowledge, but also a strong understanding of some of the key
concepts that are critical to mastering the subject.
All our syllabuses are reviewed and updated regularly so that they reflect the latest thinking of international
experts and practitioners, and take account of the different national contexts in which they are taught.
Consultation is an important part of the way we develop our syllabuses.
Consulting teachers Consulting universities
Teachers at Cambridge schools worldwide help Like teachers, universities help to shape our
us to shape our Cambridge International AS & A Cambridge International AS & A Level syllabuses.
Level syllabuses. The feedback contributes to the We consult with leading higher education
development of syllabus content, assessments and institutions to make sure the syllabuses encourage
support materials. Consulting teachers ensures that learners to get a firm grasp of the subject’s key
our materials are designed carefully around their concepts and develop the skills necessary for
needs and the needs of their learners. success at university.
Key concepts
Key concepts are essential ideas, theories, principles or mental tools that help learners to develop
a deep understanding of their subject and make links between the different topics. The key concepts
that this syllabus is designed to develop are detailed on page 5.
Teacher support
Our comprehensive teacher support will help you deliver the syllabus confidently and effectively.
The support includes resources for teaching and learning as well as exam preparation. The teaching
support package helps teachers integrate the key concepts into their teaching, showing how they fit
into the overall syllabus and suggesting ways to teach them with each topic. Learn more on page 7.
Cambridge International AS and A Levels prepare students well for university
because they’ve learnt to go into a subject in considerable depth. There’s that
ability to really understand the depth and richness and the detail of a subject. It’s a
wonderful preparation for what they are going to face at university.
Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University, USA
2 www.cie.org.uk/alevel Back to contents page
