National 5 Business Management

Course Specification (03/06/2026)

Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

Past Papers and Marking Instructions

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Specimen question paper

Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).

Coursework (03/06/2026)

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.

Assignment template

Guidance on conditions of assessment

Understanding Standards (30/06/2026)

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Further Understanding Standards materials for this subject can be found on our secure website and you can access these through your co-ordinator.

Audio Presentation

Changes to Understanding Standards materials

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Course reports (01/10/2026)

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

Verification Reports

Business Management: Quality Assurance - external verification

Course support (13/3/24)

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