1. Business Education and Computing Department
National 5
Business Management

2. SQA Requirements Component Marks Duration Question Paper 90 2 hours
Assignment 30
5 hours

3. Question Paper Represents 75% of the overall marks
All questions are compulsory
Section 1 (40 marks) 2 x 20 mark case studies. Questions can sample course content from any of the 5 area of study. Material is based on real organisations and can be in form of text, financial information diagrams etc
Section 2 – 5 x 10 mark questions. Each will test one of the 5 different areas of study
SQA Exam will take place on Friday 18 May 2018

4. Assignment Represents 25% of the overall marks Pupils are required to:
Select an appropriate business topic/organisation
Research and gather suitable business data relating to the topic/organisation
Explain and analyse the key features of the topic/organisation
Draw valid conclusions/make recommendations
Produce an appropriately formatted business report

5. Examples of Assignment Topics
An investigation into the marketing mix of company X
The effectiveness of company Y’s recruitment policy
How can A improve the quality of their product?
How does B compete with C?
Customer service of X

6. Assignment Important Dates
15 December
Information Packs issued to pupils
w/b 8 January
Topic chosen and organisation background completed and submitted
15 February
Research and analysis completed and submitted
14 March
Final report submitted for SQA

7. Preliminary Examinations
These are scheduled to take place 10 – 23 JANUARY 2018

8. Pupils Not Coping at National 5
Following unsatisfactory performance in Prelim Exam, some pupils may be recommended to move to National 4
Pupils will then complete a range of tasks in each of the following areas:
Understanding Business
Management of Marketing and Operations
Management of People and Finance
Pupils will also have to complete and Added Value Unit
ALL Assessment tasks require to be completed by Friday 27 April 2017

9. What Can You Do To Support Your Child?
Encourage them to attend class every period
Ensure that any homework issued is completed
Encourage them to ask for help if experiencing difficulty
Encourage them to watch the news/read newspapers – useful for Assignment
Check that they are meeting Assignment deadlines
Supported study is available Tuesday lunchtimes

10. Resources Core Notes – these have been issued for all Units
Pupil Notes and Activities, Homework activities and PowerPoints for each unit have been uploaded to Glow
Past Paper packs will be issued