Pearson
Level 3
QN: 601/4673/4
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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Business
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a GCE A Level. Total guided learning hours: 360 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
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
Business activities, decisions and strategy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Business activities, decisions and strategy
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Business activities, decisions and strategy
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Business activities, decisions and strategy
2
Business Decisions and Strategy
Assessing competitiveness
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Calculate and interpret financial ratios to assess competitiveness
- Analyse non-financial measures of competitiveness
- Evaluate the overall performance of a business
3
Business Decisions and Strategy
Business growth
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between organic and external growth
- Analyse the motives for mergers and takeovers
- Evaluate the impact of growth on business culture and structure
4
Business Decisions and Strategy
Business objectives and strategy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the relationship between mission, objectives, and strategy
- Analyse the use of SWOT and PESTLE analysis
- Evaluate the impact of strategic decisions on stakeholders
5
Business Decisions and Strategy
Decision-making techniques
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply decision trees to business problems
- Calculate and interpret investment appraisal methods
- Evaluate the use of quantitative and qualitative data in decision-making
6
Business Decisions and Strategy
Influences on business decisions
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the impact of corporate culture on decision-making
- Evaluate the role of ethics and corporate social responsibility
- Explain the influence of stakeholders on business decisions
7
Business Decisions and Strategy
Managing change
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the causes and types of change
- Analyse models of change management
- Evaluate strategies for overcoming resistance to change
8
Global Business
Global industries and companies
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Competitive advantage
- Global value chains
- Ethical issues
9
Global Business
Global industries and companies (multinational corporations)
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the impact of MNCs on host and home countries
- Evaluate the ethical and environmental issues of MNCs
- Explain the role of international institutions
10
Global Business
Global marketing
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the concept of global marketing
- Analyse the adaptation vs standardisation debate
- Evaluate the role of branding in global markets
11
Global Business
Global markets and business expansion
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the methods of entering international markets
- Evaluate the factors influencing the choice of entry mode
- Explain the importance of cultural and political factors
12
Global Business
Globalisation
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the causes and characteristics of globalisation
- Analyse the impact of globalisation on businesses and economies
- Evaluate the role of multinational corporations (MNCs)
13
Investigating business in a competitive environment
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Investigating business in a competitive environment
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Investigating business in a competitive environment
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Investigating business in a competitive environment
14
Managing Business Activities
External influences
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the impact of economic factors on business
- Evaluate the effects of government policies
- Explain the influence of legal and technological changes
15
Managing Business Activities
Financial planning
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Construct and interpret cash flow forecasts
- Calculate break-even point and margin of safety
- Analyse the importance of budgeting
16
Managing Business Activities
Managing finance
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Calculate and interpret profitability ratios
- Calculate and interpret liquidity ratios
- Evaluate the financial performance of a business using ratio analysis
17
Managing Business Activities
Raising finance
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain sources of finance for different business types
- Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of each source
- Evaluate the suitability of finance sources for specific purposes
18
Managing Business Activities
Resource management
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the importance of operational efficiency
- Analyse methods of improving productivity and quality
- Evaluate the use of lean production techniques
19
Marketing and People
Entrepreneurs and leaders
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between entrepreneurs and leaders
- Analyse the role of intrapreneurship
- Evaluate the importance of business objectives and strategy
20
Marketing and People
Marketing mix and strategy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the 7Ps of the marketing mix
- Analyse how the marketing mix is adapted for different markets
- Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies
21
Marketing and People
Meeting customer needs
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the mass market and niche market strategies
- Analyse the characteristics of markets including market size, market share, and brand loyalty
- Evaluate the importance of market research and data analysis
22
Marketing and People
People
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain different approaches to leadership and management
- Analyse the importance of motivation and human resource management
- Evaluate the impact of organisational culture on business performance
23
Marketing and People
The market
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Calculate market size, market share, and growth
- Analyse the impact of competition on businesses
- Evaluate the role of market positioning and differentiation
24
Marketing, people and global businesses
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Marketing, people and global businesses
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Marketing, people and global businesses
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Marketing, people and global businesses
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4673/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- GCE A Level
- Operational Start
- Sept 2015