Certificate in Business Studies
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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.
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English A (General)
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English A (Basic) |
Grades I - III
Grades I - II |
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2. |
Mathematics (General)
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Mathematics (Basic) |
Grades I - III
Grades I - II |
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At least two subjects from Nos. 3 – 6
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Electronic Document Preparation and Management(General) |
Grades I - III |
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4. |
Office Administration (General) |
Grades I - III |
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5. |
Principles of Accounts (General) |
Grades I - III |
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6. |
Principles of Business (General) |
Grades I - III |
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No more than one subject from Nos. 7 – 9
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7. |
Economics (General) |
Grades I - III |
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8. |
Information Technology (General or Technical) |
Grades I - III |
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9. |
Spanish (General)
OR
French (General) |
Grades I - III
Grades I - II |
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The following are the official interpretations to be applied to the terms indicated.
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Basic Proficiency |
connotes subject activity designed to complete a secondary course in the specific subject. |
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General Proficiency |
connotes subject activity designed to provide a foundation for further studies in the specific subject area beyond the fifth year of secondary schooling. |
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Technical Proficiency |
connotes subject activity designed to provide the candidate with skills and knowledge to undertake further study or training or to be employed at the pre-technician level. |
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Overall Grades in 1 – 3 above:
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Grade I |
candidate shows a comprehensive grasp of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the syllabus. |
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Grade II |
candidate shows a good grasp of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the syllabus. |
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Grade III |
candidate shows a fairly good grasp of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the syllabus. |
