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Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business (RQF)
 
The new Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Business is a work-related qualification and has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the aim is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals with a sound business education, who are able to meet the demands of employers in a wide range of careers in industry, commerce and public administration. It is a well regarded qualification for entry to Higher Education and advanced professional studies and most Universities will accept it as entry to their third year degree programmes.
Pearson BTEC HND's are internationally recognised qualifications and are validated, administered and verified by BTEC which is part of Pearson, the UK's largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications.
The Higher Diploma offered by the college is based on the principals of student centred learning and this learning method utilised, enables students to take an active part in their own learning. Course tutors help to generate motivation and self-reliance, which stimulates interest among students as they develop into independent learners using their skills to complete assignments to the standard required.
Students will be assessed on their submitted work during the course. Grades are awarded by the college and approved by the BTEC External Examiner.
A BTEC course leader will be available to guide students through the course and to help them understand the principles of BTEC.
It is, above all, a work-related qualification, designed to develop the skills of students to be able to solve problems which are likely to arise in any future employment. In addition, it enables students to continue their studies since it gives entry, and in some cases exemption, to a whole range of recognised diploma and degree courses. It is also possible to obtain subject for subject exemptions in other diploma and professional qualifications such as the ACCA - the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Entry Qualifications
Students must normally be aged 18 years or over.
They must possess at least four GCSE's or their equivalent qualification including English and Maths at grade C or above, or a BTEC first Diploma, plus at least one GCE A level and a level of English language equivalent to B2 of the CEFR - 5.5 IELTS with a minimum of 5.0 in all sections. Mature students (over 21 years of age) may be exempt from some of the above requirements on grounds of experience but where English is not the first language students must provide recent certification of having reached at least IELTS 5.5 as stated above.
Duration of Course
Each Course lasts two academic years consisting of two 15 week semesters per year, a total of 60 weeks tuition in 4 semesters.
The main intake of students is in September but we adopt a rolling programme so students can start at any time of the year.
The opportunity exists for those students who progress well through the course to finish in June thereby completing only three semesters. This assumes they will complete the full 16 unit programme so saving the cost of one semester. This is know as the fast track programme.
For those starting in September:
The first academic year commences in late September and ends in June the following year. This is the same for the second academic year.
The course is structured around unit deliveries via zoom at specific times arranged by the college to suit the availability of the tutor. In addition, students will be expected to undertake private study and prepare at least two assignments per subject per term.
See the full list of fees & start dates
Syllabus
The Pearson BTEC HND is equivalent to the first two years of an Honours Degree programme at a UK University. These qualifications are designed to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current and future management roles.
The qualification enables to students to apply for the third year of a related business degree at university.
Duration of course: two years part-time study.
The Higher National Diploma in Business comprises 8 units at Level 4 and 7 units at Level 5.
The Higher National Certificate in Business comprises 6 core units and 2 optional units at Level 4.
CORE Units - Level 4
Unit 1: Business and the Business Environment
Unit 2: Marketing Processes and Planning
Unit 3: Human Resource Management
Unit 4: Leadership and Management
Unit 5: Accounting Principles
Unit 6: Managing a Successful Business Project
To achieve the Higher National Certificate level 4, students must gain a further 2 option units from the list below.
OPTIONAL Units - Level 4 (each unit = 15 credits)
Business
Unit 7: Business Law
Unit 8: Innovation and Commercialisation
Unit 10: Recording Financial Transactions
Unit 11: Business Data and Numerical Skills
Unit 12: Executive Recruitment Solutions
Unit 13: Human Capital Management
Unit 14: Digital Business in Practice
Unit 15: Operations Management
Unit 16: Managing the Customer Experience
Unit 17: Professional Identity and Practice
Unit 18: Work Experience
To achieve the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business, students must take the 2 mandatory core units 19 & 20 plus 75 credits. These credits can be taken from the specialist and optional bank. Students can choose only one specialist unit from each specialist grouping. There are a number of pathways listed under their headings below.
Core units - for all pathways
Unit 19: Research Project (Pearson Set) - 30 credits
Unit 20: Organisational Behaviour - 15 credits
Business (Accounting and Finance)
Specialist units - 15 credits each
Unit 21: Financial Reporting
Unit 22: Management Accounting
Unit 23: Financial Management
Plus 30 credits which can be taken from the specialist and optional unit bank
Business (Management)
Specialist units - 15 credits each
Unit 24: Understanding and Leading Change
Unit 25: Global Business Environment
Unit 26: Principles of Operations Management
Plus 30 credits which can be taken from the specialist and optional unit bank
Business (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management)
Specialist units - 15 credits each
Unit 27: Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Unit 28: Launching a New Venture
Unit 29: Managing and Running a Small Business
Plus 30 credits which can be taken from the specialist and optional unit banks
Business (Human Resource Management)
Specialist units - 15 credits each
Unit 30: Resource and Talent Planning
Unit 31: Employee Relations
Unit 32: Strategic Human Resource Management
Plus 30 credits which can be taken from the specialist and optional unit banks
Business (Marketing)
Specialist units - 15 credits each
Unit 33: Marketing Insights and Analytics
Unit 34: Digital Marketing
Unit 35: Digital Marketing Communications
Plus 30 credits which can be taken from the specialist and optional unit banks
Business (Procurement and Supply Management)
Specialist units - 15 credits each
Unit 26: Principles of Operations Management
Unit 36: Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Unit 37: Pitching and Negotiation Skills
Plus 30 credits which can be taken from the specialist and optional unit banks
Business (law)
Unit 7: is a prerequisite unit for this pathway
Specialist units - 15 credits each
Unit 38: Law of Contract and Tort
Unit 39: Company Law and Corporate Governance
Unit 40: Consumer and Intellectual Property Law
Plus 30 credits which can be taken from the specialist and optional unit banks
OPTIONAL Units - Level 5 (each unit = 15 credits)
Unit 41: Taxation
Unit 42: Statistics for Management
Unit 43: Business Strategy
Unit 44: Business Information Technology Systems
Unit 45: Business Data Analytics and Insights
Unit 46: Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations
Unit 47: Human Resources - Value and Contribution to Organisational Success
Unit 48: Customer Value Management
Unit 49: Sales Management
Unit 50: International Marketing
Unit 51: Brand Management
Unit 52: Product Services and Development
Unit 53: Planning for Growth
Unit 54: E-Commerce and Strategy
Unit 55: Planning Social Media Campaigns
Unit 56: Tapping into New and International Markets
Unit 57: Business Intelligence
More option units are available. For full list and specification visit the Pearson website
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