Pearson
Level 3
QN: 601/4672/2
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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Business
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a GCE AS Level. Total guided learning hours: 180 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
180 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Managing Business Activities
External influences
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the economic environment
- Understand the impact of legislation
- Understand the competitive environment
- Understand the impact of technology
2
Managing Business Activities
Financial planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of financial planning
- Calculate revenue, costs and profit
- Understand break-even analysis
- Understand cash flow forecasts
3
Managing Business Activities
Managing finance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand profit and loss accounts
- Understand balance sheets
- Calculate and interpret financial ratios
- Understand the difference between profit and cash
4
Managing Business Activities
Raising finance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand sources of finance for different business types
- Understand the distinction between internal and external finance
- Understand short-term and long-term finance
- Understand the factors influencing the choice of finance
5
Managing Business Activities
Resource management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand operational efficiency
- Understand capacity utilisation
- Understand stock control
- Understand quality management
6
Marketing and People
Entrepreneurs and leaders
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of entrepreneurs
- Understand the distinction between entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs
- Understand the characteristics of effective leaders
- Understand the importance of business objectives
7
Marketing and People
Marketing mix and strategy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the elements of the marketing mix (7Ps)
- Understand the product life cycle
- Understand marketing strategies for different market conditions
- Understand the Boston Matrix
8
Marketing and People
Meeting customer needs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the market
- Understand the importance of market segmentation
- Understand the concept of niche and mass markets
- Understand the difference between market orientation and product orientation
9
Marketing and People
People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand approaches to staffing
- Understand recruitment and selection
- Understand motivation theories
- Understand the role of leadership and management
10
Marketing and People
The market
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Calculate market size, market share and market growth
- Interpret market data
- Understand the concept of demand and supply
- Understand price and income elasticity of demand
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4672/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- GCE AS Level
- Operational Start
- Sept 2015