The document outlines the Element of Business Skills (EBS) course, which teaches business concepts and skills to prepare students for employment in service industries like travel, hospitality, and retail. The course involves worksheets, projects, trips, tests, and lab work for assessment. Students take two exams: a written paper worth 60% and a coursework paper worth 40% that involves research and recommendations. According to student feedback, EBS requires a lot of learning, writing, and is recommended for students with a good command of English and a positive attitude towards service industry work.

1. Element of Business Skills (EBS)
• It is the study of business concepts and
developing skills for higher learning and
employment in future
• Context is based on the 3 service industries:
Travel and Tourism, Hospitality and Retail

2.  Worksheets
 Projects
 Trips
 Tests and exams
 Lab work
Learning & Assessments
GCE N(T) Level Exams
 Paper 1 (Written Paper)
 Paper 2 (Coursework)
Details Duration Weightage
Paper 1
Written
Paper
4 to 5 short-response and structured
questions (100 marks)
1½ hours 60%
Paper 2
Coursework
Comprises of research and making
recommendation
20 hours
In total
40%

3. EBS is fun and interesting! It is useful for people who want
to work in the service industry!
BUT.. a lot to write and remember.
Student Feedback

4. • EBS requires a lot of learning and writing
• Recommended for students with:
Who should take EBS?
 A good command of English
 A positive attitude towards learning and
working in the service industries
 A strong mindset with diligence and
perseverance to perform challenging tasks