HND in Business
Course Overview
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC & Level 5 HND qualifications in business is designed for learners to develop the managerial and technical knowledge required to effectively manage people, processes and performance within an operational area of responsibility. The qualifications are suitable for learners who work in, or who want to work in management and leadership roles such as Manager, Area Manager, Business Manager, Quality Manager, Business Improvement Manager.
Course details and modules
Year 1 HNC in Business
| Unit No. | Unit Name | Unit Level | Unit Credit | Semester |
| 1 | The Contemporary Business Environment | 4 | 15 | 1 1 |
| 2 | Marketing Processes and Planning | 4 | 15 | |
| 3 | Management of Human Resources | 4 | 15 | 2 2 2 |
| 4 | Leadership and Management | 4 | 15 | |
| 5 | Accounting Principles | 4 | 15 | |
| 6 | Managing A Successful Business Project (Pearson Set) | 4 | 15 | 3 3 |
| 7 | Business Law | 4 | 15 | |
| 9 | Entrepreneurship Ventures | 4 | 15 | 3 |
Year 2 HND in Business
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Level | Unit Credit | Semester | |
| 20 | Organisational Behaviour Management | 5 | 15 | 1 1 | |
| 43 | Business Strategy | 5 | 15 | ||
| 34 | Digital Marketing | 5 | 5 | 1 2 | |
| 50 | International Marketing | 5 | 5 | ||
| 19 | Research Project Proposal Part I (Pearson-set) | 5 | 30 | 2 3 | |
| 46 | Developing Individual Teams & Organisations | 5 | 5 | ||
| 53 | Planning for Growth | 5 | 15 | 3 | |
| 19 | Research Project Proposal Part II (Pearson-set) | 5 | 30 | 3 | |
Entry requirements
What you need to study with us
For learners who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
- Be 18 years old as a minimum
- An AVCE/GNVQ in an appropriate vocational area (e.g.: Business, Hospitality and Catering, Travel and Tourism);
- A BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Business Studies, Hospitality Supervision, or a similar discipline;
- A GCE Advanced level profile which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or an adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C;
- Other related Level 3 qualifications;
- An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution;
- Related work experience;
- Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.
English Language Requirements
Students are expected to be able to demonstrate English language comprehension at a level equivalent to IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 5.5 to be able to study BTEC Higher Nationals.
The Pearson expectation of IELTS 5.5 (Reading and Writing must be at 5.5) applies to all students recruited to BTEC level 4 and level 5 qualifications. The college is required to satisfy itself of the fact that the students have been recruited with integrity and that they will be able to cope with the rigour of the programme.
All students seeking admission to CECOS (including EU and Overseas) are asked to provide/undertake one of the following:
- Evidence that their command of spoken and written English is at IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) adequate for the programme of study for which they have applied. The expectation can also be met using other English language tests such as Pearson PTE, NCFE, City & Guilds, Cambridge and ESOL etc.
- Initial assessment of English and Maths at level 2
Course fees and funding
Course fee breakdown
The tuition fee is £6,165 per annum. Students on this course may be fully funded by the Student Loan Company. This facility is only available to UK students and those with resident status.