Curriculum structure
CBSE specifies 80 marks theory and one 20-mark project. The ten syllabus units are divided between Foundations of Business and Finance and Trade; consult the official curriculum for topic boundaries and project requirements.
Verified syllabus units (10)
Nature and Purpose of Business
History of Indian trade and commerce, business activity, objectives, trade, industry and commerce.
Forms of Business Organisation
Sole proprietorship, partnership, HUF, cooperative and company forms.
Public, Private and Global Enterprises
Ownership patterns, public enterprise forms and multinational corporations.
Business Services
Banking, insurance, transport, warehousing and communication.
Emerging Modes of Business
E-business, e-commerce, outsourcing, opportunities and safeguards.
Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
Responsibilities to stakeholders, environment and ethical decisions.
Sources of Business Finance
Owner funds, borrowed funds, internal and external finance.
Small Business
Economic role, constraints, institutional support and growth planning.
Internal Trade
Wholesale and retail trade, functions, formats and consumer care.
International Business
Cross-border trade, procedures, documents, institutions, benefits and risks.