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.
| 1. | English A | Grades I – III |
| 2. | Mathematics | Grades I – III |
At least two subjects from Nos. 3 – 6
| 3. | Electronic Document Preparation and Management | Grades I – III |
| 4. | Office Administration | Grades I – III |
| 5. | Principles of Accounts | Grades I – III |
| 6. | Principles of Business | Grades I – III |
No more than one subject from Nos. 7 – 9
| 7. | Economics | Grades I – III |
| 8. | Information Technology | Grades I – III |
| 9. | Spanish OR French |
Grades I – III
Grades I – II |
Overall Grades in 1 – 3 above:
| Grade I | candidate shows a comprehensive grasp of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the syllabus. |
| Grade II | candidate shows a good grasp of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the syllabus. |
| Grade III | candidate shows a fairly good grasp of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the syllabus. |