Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Business Studies 0986 - Syllabus for 2026 - Version 2

Oct 23, 2026

Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Business Studies 0986 syllabus (Version 2) for 2026 outlines exam availability for the June and November series and explains how schools can use the qualification to build students’ business understanding and lifelong skills. It details quality management aligned to ISO 9001:2015, accessibility notes for screen readers, and guidance on syllabus use in different administrative zones. The contents cover syllabus overview, aims, assessment objectives, paper formats, command words, and post-exam use of grades, including relevant changes for 2026.

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Syllabus Cambridge IGCSE™ (9–1) Business Studies 0986 Use this syllabus for exams in 2026. Exams are available in the June and November series. This syllabus is not available in all administrative zones. Please check the syllabus [page at www.cambridgeinternational.org/0986 to see](page at www.cambridgeinternational.org/0986 to see) if this syllabus is available in your administrative zone. Version 2 For the purposes of screen readers, any mention in this document of Cambridge IGCSE refers to Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education. Why choose Cambridge International? Cambridge International prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of the University of Cambridge. Our Cambridge Pathway gives students a clear path for educational success from age 5 to 19. Schools can shape the curriculum around how they want students to learn – with a wide range of subjects and flexible ways to offer them. It helps students discover new abilities and a wider world, and gives them the skills they need for life, so they can achieve at school, university and work. Our programmes and qualifications set the global standard for international education. They are created by subject experts, are rooted in academic rigour and reflect the latest educational research. They provide a strong platform for learners to progress from one stage to the next, and are well supported by teaching and learning resources. Learn more about our research [at www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/our-research/](at www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/our-research/) [We believe education works best when curriculum](We believe education works best when curriculum), teaching, learning and assessment are closely aligned. Our programmes develop deep knowledge, conceptual understanding and higher-order thinking skills, to prepare students for their future. Together with schools, we develop Cambridge learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged – equipped for success in the modern world. Every year, nearly a million Cambridge students from 10 000 schools in 160 countries prepare for their future with the Cambridge Pathway. School feedback: ‘We think the Cambridge curriculum is superb preparation for university.’ Feedback from: Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University, USA Quality management Cambridge International is committed to providing exceptional quality. In line with this commitment, our quality management system for the provision of international education programmes and qualifications for students aged 5 to 19 is independently certified as meeting the internationally recognised standard, [ISO 9001:2015. Learn more at www.cambridgeinternational.org/about-us/our-standards/](ISO 9001:2015. Learn more at www.cambridgeinternational.org/about-us/our-standards/) © Cambridge University Press & Assessment September 2023 Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a department of the University of Cambridge. Cambridge University Press & Assessment retains the copyright on all its publications. Registered centres are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use. However, we cannot give permission to centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use within a centre. Contents Why choose Cambridge International? ........................................................................ 2 1 Why choose this syllabus? ........................................................................................ 4 2 Syllabus overview ....................................................................................................... 7 Aims 7 Content overview 8 Assessment overview 9 Assessment objectives 10 3 Subject co

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When are the 2026 exams available for Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies 0986?

Exams are available in the June and November series for 2026.

Is this 2026 syllabus available in all administrative zones?

No. The syllabus is not available in all administrative zones, and availability must be checked for the relevant zone.

What does Version 2 indicate in the syllabus document?

Version 2 is the latest syllabus version referenced in the document, with the latest syllabus stated as version 2 published December 2025.

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