Cambridge OCR
Level 3
QN: 601/4675/8
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Cambridge OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Business
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a GCE A Level. Total guided learning hours: 360 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Cambridge OCR
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
360 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Analysing the strategic position of a business
External analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply PESTLE analysis
- Apply Porter's five forces
2
Analysing the strategic position of a business
Financial analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret financial statements
- Calculate and interpret key financial ratios
3
Analysing the strategic position of a business
Internal analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Conduct a SWOT analysis
- Evaluate a business's strengths and weaknesses
4
Analysing the strategic position of a business
Mission, vision and objectives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between mission and vision
- Analyse how objectives are set at different levels
5
Choosing strategic direction
Strategic direction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain strategic direction
- Apply Ansoff's matrix
6
Choosing strategic direction
Strategic positioning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain Porter's generic strategies
- Evaluate cost leadership, differentiation, and focus
7
Decision making to improve financial performance
Break-even analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Calculate break-even point
- Interpret break-even charts
8
Decision making to improve financial performance
Financial objectives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Set financial objectives
- Link financial objectives to corporate objectives
9
Decision making to improve financial performance
Profitability and liquidity ratios
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Calculate and interpret profitability ratios
- Calculate and interpret liquidity ratios
10
Decision making to improve financial performance
Sources of finance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify sources of finance
- Evaluate appropriateness of different sources
11
Decision making to improve human resource performance
Human resource management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the role of HRM
- Evaluate recruitment, selection, training, and appraisal methods
12
Decision making to improve human resource performance
Human resource objectives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Set HR objectives
- Link HR objectives to corporate objectives
13
Decision making to improve human resource performance
Motivation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain motivational theories
- Apply motivational theories to business contexts
14
Decision making to improve human resource performance
Organisational design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain different organisational structures
- Evaluate centralisation vs decentralisation
15
Decision making to improve marketing performance
Market research
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between primary and secondary research
- Evaluate different market research methods
16
Decision making to improve marketing performance
Market segmentation, targeting and positioning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain market segmentation
- Apply targeting and positioning strategies
17
Decision making to improve marketing performance
Marketing mix (7Ps)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain each element of the marketing mix
- Analyse how the mix can be adapted for different markets
18
Decision making to improve marketing performance
Marketing objectives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Set marketing objectives
- Link marketing objectives to corporate objectives
19
Decision making to improve operational performance
Operational objectives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Set operational objectives
- Link operational objectives to corporate objectives
20
Decision making to improve operational performance
Operations management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the process of operations management
- Evaluate different production methods
21
Decision making to improve operational performance
Quality management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain quality control and quality assurance
- Evaluate total quality management (TQM)
22
Decision making to improve operational performance
Supply chain management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain supply chain management
- Evaluate just-in-time (JIT) and just-in-case (JIC) inventory management
23
Managers, leadership and decision making
Decision making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the decision-making process
- Apply scientific and intuitive decision making
24
Managers, leadership and decision making
Management and leadership styles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Compare management and leadership
- Evaluate different leadership styles
25
Managers, leadership and decision making
Role of management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the functions of management
- Analyse the importance of delegation and empowerment
26
Managing strategic change
Contingency planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain contingency planning
- Evaluate the importance of risk management
- Analyse the role of contingency planning in minimising resistance to strategic change
- Assess the factors that influence the design of an effective contingency plan
- Compare different types of contingency strategies for various business risks
27
Managing strategic change
Implementation of strategy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the process of strategy implementation
- Evaluate potential problems in implementation
- Analyse the role of leadership in driving successful strategy implementation
- Assess the impact of organisational culture on the execution of new strategies
- Apply techniques for overcoming resistance to change during implementation
- Design a monitoring and evaluation framework to track implementation progress
28
Managing strategic change
Managing change
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the internal and external pressures that drive the need for strategic change
- Distinguish between incremental, step, and transformational change with relevant business examples
- Evaluate the strengths and limitations of Lewin's force field analysis and three-stage model
- Apply Kotter's eight-step model to a case study of successful organisational transformation
- Assess the role of communication and leadership in managing resistance to change
- Justify a change management strategy for a business facing disruption
29
Managing strategic change
Organisational culture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain organisational culture
- Analyse how culture affects strategy
30
Operating in a local business environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Operating in a local business environment
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Operating in a local business environment
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Operating in a local business environment
31
Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies
Digital technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the impact of digital technology on business
- Evaluate e-commerce and big data
32
Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies
Growth strategies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between organic and external growth
- Evaluate mergers and takeovers
33
Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies
Innovation and R&D
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the importance of innovation
- Evaluate the role of research and development
34
Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies
Internationalisation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain reasons for internationalisation
- Evaluate methods of entering international markets
35
The global business environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of The global business environment
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in The global business environment
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for The global business environment
36
The UK business environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of The UK business environment
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in The UK business environment
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for The UK business environment
37
What is business?
Business objectives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain different business objectives
- Analyse how objectives may change over time
38
What is business?
Business ownership
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Compare different forms of business ownership
- Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each form
39
What is business?
External environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the impact of the external environment on business
- Apply PESTLE analysis
40
What is business?
Stakeholders
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify stakeholder groups
- Analyse stakeholder influence and conflicts
41
What is business?
The nature and purpose of business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the nature and purpose of business activity
- Distinguish between goods and services
- Identify the role of business in creating value
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4675/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Cambridge OCR
- Qualification Type
- GCE A Level
- Operational Start
- Sept 2015