National 5 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).
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 (18/1/24)
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 National 5 Business Management
July 2023 - National 5 Business Management Coursework Assessment Task - Assignment Notes
September 2019 - Guidance on conditions of assessment
Assignment template
- Instructions for submitting National 5 and Higher Business Management assignments, and Advanced Higher projects January 2024
- N5 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(23 minutes)
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
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 National 5 Business Management Course Report October 2023
- 2022 National 5 Business Management Course Report September 2022
- 2019 National 5 Business Management Course Report September 2019
Verification Reports
- 2023 Business Management Qualifcation Verification Summary Report September 2023
- 2022 Business Management Qualifcation Verification Summary Report (122 KB) September 2022
Business Management: Quality Assurance - external verification
Course support (13/3/24)
Ushare open learning resources
Contact Information
- Candidate Enquiries
- General Enquiries
- 0345 279 1000
- Centre Enquiries
- 0303 333 0330