Business Studies
Course summary
The Extended Certificate is for learners who are interested in learning about the business sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in business-related subjects. The qualification is equivalent in size to 1 A-level and aims to provide a coherent introduction to a study of the business sector, normally alongside other Level 3 qualifications. In addition to the business sector specific content, the requirements of the qualification mean the student develops the transferable and higher order skills that are highly regarded by both HE and employers. For example, when studying the Business and Personal Finance unit, students will be measuring the financial performance of a business, preparing and analysing statements of comprehensive income and statements of financial position, as well as analysing profitability, liquidity and business efficiency, which supports some of the skills students need to progress into higher education, employment, self employment or training.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Business | Grade 4 in Business | — |
Business Alternative route | Grade L2M in Business | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Grade 4 in both English and Mathematics. A Merit or Grade 4 in a Level 2/GCSE Business qualification if previously studied at KS4.
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Assessment
Unit 1: Exploring Business Internal Unit, 90GLH 5 Learning aims – A-E, with given content areas and recommended assessment approach. Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign External Unit (marked by Edexcel) 90GLH A task set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions. Learners will be provided with a case study two weeks before a supervised assessment period in order to carry out research. Learners will be required to complete a task that will require them to prepare a rationale and then a plan for a marketing campaign for a given product or service. Learners have the opportunity to get involved with employers. Pearson sets and marks the task. Written submission. 70 marks. Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance Unit 3 - Personal and Business Finance Examination - 2 hour written examination set by Pearson with a total of 100 marks. Unit 22: Market Research Unit 22 - Market Research - Internal coursework assessment
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