Units 37–40: Advanced Specialist Electives
Advanced electives including International Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Consumer Behaviour—strategic business consultancy reports.
What are Units 37–40 — Advanced Specialist Electives?
The Units 37–40 Advanced Specialist Electives allow Level 5 learners to deepen expertise in areas such as International Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Consumer Behaviour & Insight.
Assessments are Strategic Business Consultancy Reports addressing complex, multi-stakeholder business problems.
Elective combinations strengthen UCAS and employer profiles for specialist career pathways.
Core Strategic Value
- •Specialist Mastery: Develop depth in chosen advanced business discipline.
- •Consultancy Skills: Deliver client-style reports with executive summaries.
- •Integration: Synthesise Year 2 strategic units into specialist advice.
What You Will Study
This unit develops practical, industry-aligned competencies across 4 core learning modules:
1. International Marketing (Example Unit 37)
Analyse global customer segments and cultural adaptation
Design international branding and communication strategies
Evaluate export pricing and distribution partnerships
Measure campaign performance across markets
2. Supply Chain Management (Example Unit 38)
Map end-to-end supply chains and risk exposure
Apply lean, agile, and resilience design principles
Evaluate outsourcing, nearshoring, and technology investments
Recommend cost-service optimisation strategies
3. Consumer Behaviour & Insight (Example Unit 39)
Apply behavioural economics and psychology to marketing
Use research and analytics to generate consumer insights
Design customer journey improvements and personalisation
Evaluate ethical implications of persuasion techniques
4. Strategic Consultancy Report Portfolio
Respond to centre-set consultancy briefs for units 37–40
Integrate financial, marketing, and operational analysis
Present recommendations with implementation and risk plans
Meet distinction descriptors for synthesis and originality
Structure & Parameters
Assessment Policies & Logistics
Submission Windows
Internal and external assessment deadlines follow Pearson BTEC session calendars. Confirm key dates with ICT Business School at enrollment.
Academic Integrity
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