Business
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker
Subject information
ENTRY DETAILS
Exam board:Pearson Edexcel IAL
Specification: Pearson Edexcel International Advanced A-Level in Business (YBS11)
HOW I WILL BE ASSESSED?
Examination: The course is examined in January and June of both Year 12 and Year 13
COURSE DETAILS
Unit 1: Marketing and People
- Meeting customer needs
- The market
- Marketing mix and strategy
- Managing people
- Entrepreneurs and leaders
Unit 2: Managing Business Activities
- Planning a business and raising finance
- Financial planning
- Managing finance
- Resource management
- External influences
Unit 3: Business Decisions and Strategy
- Business objectives and strategy
- Business growth
- Decision-making techniques
- Influences on business decisions
- Assessing competitiveness
- Managing change
Unit 4: Global Business
- Globalisation
- Global markets and business expansion
- Global marketing
- Global industries and companies (multinational corporations)
ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW, DURATION AND WEIGHTING
Paper 1 – Written examination 2 hours (25% of qualification – 80 marks)
Paper 2 – Written examination 2 hours (25% of qualification – 80 marks)
Paper 3 – Written examination 2 hours (25% of qualification – 80 marks)
Paper 4 – Written examination 2 hours (25% of qualification – 80 marks)
| Exam Papers | % of IAL | Assessment overview |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 – (Jan Y12) | 25 | Section A: Short- and extended-response questions based on sources (30 marks). Section B: Same format as Section A, based on different sources (30 marks). Section C: One 20-mark essay question, based on one or more sources (20 marks). |
| Paper 2 – (June Y12) | 25 | Section A: Short- and extended-response questions based on sources (30 marks). Section B: Same format as Section A, based on different sources (30 marks). Section C: One 20-mark essay question, based on one or more sources (20 marks). |
| Paper 3 – (June Y13) | 25 | Section A: Short and extended-response questions, based on sources (40 marks). Section B: One 20-mark essay question, based on one or more sources (20 marks). Section C: One 20-mark essay question, based on one or more sources (20 marks). |
| Paper 4 – (Jan Y13) | 25 | Section A: Short and extended-response questions, based on sources (40 marks). Section B: One 20-mark essay question, based on one or more sources (20 marks). Section C: One 20-mark essay question, based on one or more sources (20 marks). |
WIDER READING
- Branson, R, (2008) Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur. Virgin Books
- Cornish, S; Tucker, H. (2012) Build a Business From Your Kitchen Table. Simon & Schuster UK
- Klein, N. (1999) No Logo: Taking Aim at Brands. Knopf Canada, Picador
