Higher Business Management
Course Specification (14/05/2024)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
Session 2024-25 onwards
Session 2023-24
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Higher Business Management Specimen Question Paper
September 2018
2021
There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21.
Coursework (18/01/24)
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
- Coursework Assessment Task for Higher Business Management
July 2023 - Higher Business Management Coursework Assessment Tasks - Assignment Notes
September 2019
Assignment template
- Instructions for submitting National 5 and Higher Business Management assignments, and Advanced Higher projects January 2024
- Higher Business Management template
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards (13/06/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further Understanding Standards materials for this subject can be found on SQA’s secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Audio Presentation
- Overview of Assignment Presentation with audio (30.03 MB)
- Overview of Course Assessment Presentation with audio (28.37 MB) (12 minutes)
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Additional resources session 2020-22
Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (04/10/23)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2023 Higher Business Management Course Report
October 2023 - 2022 Higher Business Management Course Report
September 2022 - 2019 Higher Business Management Course Report
September 2019
Verification Reports
Business Management: Quality Assurance - external verification