Certificate in Business Studies

The Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate in Business Studies is based on examinations in a cluster of Business Studies subjects, English A and Mathematics.

The Certificate is based on a minimum of five subjects selected as outlined below.

1.English AGrades I – III2.MathematicsGrades I – III

At least two subjects from Nos. 3 – 6

3.Electronic Document Preparation and ManagementGrades I – III4.Office AdministrationGrades I – III5.Principles of AccountsGrades I – III6.Principles of BusinessGrades I – III

No more than one subject from Nos. 7 – 9

7.EconomicsGrades I – III8.Information TechnologyGrades I – III9.Spanish
OR
FrenchGrades I – III

Grades I – II

Overall Grades in 1 – 3 above:

Grade Icandidate shows a comprehensive grasp of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the syllabus.Grade IIcandidate shows a good grasp of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the syllabus.Grade IIIcandidate shows a fairly good grasp of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the syllabus.