Advanced Higher Business Management (Course Code: C810 77)
Scqf level 7 (32 scqf credit points).
Why study Business Management?
We all rely on businesses to create wealth, prosperity, jobs and choices. Studying Business Management gives you the opportunity to develop important skills such as problem solving, communication, planning and organising. You will learn through real-life business contexts how organisations operate.
These skills are valuable in a wide range of career sectors but are particularly useful if you are interested in entering the world of business — whether as a manager, employee or self-employed person.
Career Pathways
To see what career areas this subject could lead to and the routes to get there, download and view these career pathways:
- Administration and Management
- Animals, Land and Environment
- Buying, Selling and Related Work
Communication and Media
- Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism
- Housing, Property and Facilities
What do I need to get in?
This is at the discretion of the school/college but you would normally be expected to have attained one of the following:
- Higher Business Management
What will I study?
The course comprises three areas of study.
The External Business Environment
- develop a detailed knowledge and in-depth understanding of the effects of external influences on organisations operating at a multinational and global level
- investigate how an organisation is affected by external factors and to gain an in-depth understanding of the responsibilities of managers in an economic, social and environmental context
- analyse and evaluate the impact of such external factors and consider the effectiveness of various courses of action.
The Internal Business Environment
- gain a thorough grounding in the discipline that forms the basis of management practice
- carry out activities that will expand their knowledge of both traditional and contemporary management theories used by organisations to maximise their efficiency
- analyse and evaluate theories relating to internal factors that influence the success of teams.
Evaluating Business Information
- develop skills in evaluating a range of business information used by organisations to reach conclusions
- learn to confidently analyse and evaluate business information, based on a research project carried out on a topic from the course.
How will I be assessed?
Course assessment
The course assessment comprises two components totalling 120 marks :
- Component 1 - Question paper (80 marks)
- Component 2 - Project (40 marks).
For Component 2, you will research, analyse and evaluate business information gathered in order to produce a business report.
Both the question papers and the assignment are set and externally marked by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
The grade awarded is based on the total marks achieved across course assessment.
The course assessment is graded A-D.
Study Materials
- SQA Past Papers Business Management Advanced Higher
- SQA Specimen Business Management Advanced Higher Question Paper
What can I go on to next?
Further study, training or employment in:
- Communications and Media
- Transport and Distribution
Which jobs are related to this subject?
- Business Management - Related Careers
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Higher Business Management: Advice, Command Words and Resources
The SQA Higher Business Management course is divided up into five sections – understanding business, management of marketing, management of people, management of operations and management of finance. Higher Business Management is assessed by an exam lasting 2 hours and 45 minutes containing questions worth a total of 90 marks and an assignment completed in school which is worth 30 marks. The assignment involves candidates choosing a business and a topic to research and prepare a report.
This article will offer some tips for studying Higher Business Management, an overview of the command words, opportunities for further study and a list of useful resources.
- Read business news stories and think about what is happening and why. This can help you put theory into practice.
- Look at examples of real businesses. Remember including some examples in your answers may help you get your point across.
- Practice writing answers using the different command words. Make sure you understand what they mean and how to structure your answer.
Command Words
Describe – You must offer a detailed description of the point you are making such as mentioning features or characteristics. One word answers or a brief outline will not be accepted.
For example: Describe the main characteristics of high quality information.
High quality information is appropriate. The information provided will be suitable for the purpose for which it is intended. There will be no irrelevant information that is not related to the decision being made as this could cause confusion during decision making.
Explain – You must offer a detailed explanation of the reason for or impact of a particular course of action. Clearly explain the reasons and consider offering an example to explain your point.
For example: Explain why a profitable business can have cash flow problems.
A profitable business can have cash flow problems due to having too much money tied up in stock. Having a large amount of unsold stock will cause cash flow problems as the business will not be generating income from the stock. The business will also be faced with the cost of storing stock. This means that the business’s revenue will decrease.
Justify – Give good reasons to support or explain your suggestions.
For example: Justify why strategic decisions are made by senior managers.
Senior managers making strategic decisions is beneficial as they will have a more thorough knowledge of the organisation. Senior managers are more likely to have better knowledge of the company, its aims and policies which is information that will be needed for effective decision making.
Outline – State the main features of a particular factor but do not go into great detail.
For example: Outline the main features of the Data Protection Act 1998
Data held must be stored lawfully, securely and responsibly.
Identify – State/list the answer. Identify is sometimes used alongside another command word such as explain or justify.
For example: Identify a source of finance.
Bank overdraft.
Discuss – Examine the advantages and disadvantages of a particular factor and fully explain your point. You are making a case for or against the idea.
For example: Discuss the use of just in time production.
An advantage of just in time production is less storage space is needed as stock will not be on the premises for long. This could result in decreased rent or cost of premises.
A disadvantage of just in time production is the business is relying greatly on suppliers. If the supplier does not deliver on time or delivers the wrong goods, the business may need to halt production meaning customer orders will not be completed on time.
Distinguish – Identify differences between two or more factors.
For example: Distinguish between a strategic decision and an operational decision.
A strategic decision is made by senior management whereas an operational decision is made by lower management.
Compare – Show differences or similarities between two or more factors. You should point out the specific features of each to demonstrate each difference/similarity.
For example: Compare functional grouping with product grouping.
With functional grouping staff with similar knowledge and expertise will be working together whereas with product grouping staff are grouped together around a product or service.
Interested in studying Business Management further?
Universities offer degrees in Business Management or a specific area of business such as Marketing, Finance, Accounting or Human Resources. If you are interested in particular area of business or know what sort of career you would like to have you can choose one of these areas of business to study. Some universities allow you to select two subjects to study as part of your degree for example Business and Marketing or Business and Human Resources.
You can also study Business courses at college or undertake a Modern Apprenticeship in an area of Business.
I remember studying Higher Business Management when I was in high school and I’m glad to say I kept all of my notes. Here they are in PDF format if anyone else feels they can get some use out of them.
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Coursework assessment task for Advanced Higher Business Management (327 KB) July 2023; Project template. Instructions for submitting National 5 and Higher Business Management assignments, and Advanced Higher projects January 2024; Advanced Higher Business Management project template (29 KB) Guidance on conditions of assessment
This assessment applies to the project for Advanced Higher Business Management. This project is worth 40 marks. This is 33% of the overall marks for the course assessment. It assesses the following skills, knowledge and understanding: identifying an appropriate organisation or industry (which operates in the private, public or third sector)
Advanced Higher . Question paper ; ... Additional resources for sessions 2020-22 ; Advanced Higher Business Management - project Project 2022 (All links open as PDF ...
Assignment 2019 (All links open as PDF files) Candidate A - the marketing mix of Marks & Spencer Group PLC. Candidate B - to assess the corporate social responsibility of Costa Coffee. Candidate C - to evaluate the effectiveness of Sephora’s marketing mix. Candidate D - impact of external factors in Ted Baker PLC using PESTEC analysis.
Allocation of marks – Higher Level: The assignment is worth a total of 30 marks. This accounts to one third of your overall mark for Higher Business Management! Introduction – 2 marks. Research – 4 marks. Analysis and Interpretation – 12 marks. Conclusions and recommendations – 10 marks. Collating and reporting findings – 2 marks.
Higher Business Management Assignment 2022 Candidate evidence (annotated) SQA | www.understandingstandards.org.uk 4 of 5. 1 2/13 Para 7 Para 6 Para 5 Para 8
The course assessment comprises two components totalling 120 marks: Component 2 - Project (40 marks). For Component 2, you will research, analyse and evaluate business information gathered in order to produce a business report. Both the question papers and the assignment are set and externally marked by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
SQA Advanced Higher Business Management Paper 1. SQA Advanced Higher Business Management Question Paper 1. Reference X710/77/11. View Question Paper. View Mark Scheme. SQA Advanced Higher Business Management Past Papers. View and download past paper PDFs for free. Question papers, mark scheme and inserts.
Higher Business Management is assessed by an exam lasting 2 hours and 45 minutes containing questions worth a total of 90 marks and an assignment completed in school which is worth 30 marks. The assignment involves candidates choosing a business and a topic to research and prepare a report. This article will offer some tips for studying Higher ...