BTEC (Edexcel) Higher National Certificate (HNC)

Level:
Level 4
Entry requirements:
This course is for students 19 years old and over.

Entry requirements are:

• A BTEC Level 3 qualification in business
• A t least one GCE A level in a relevant subject at grade A–C;
OR more than one GCE A level at grades C–E;
AND GCSE passes at grade A*–C
• Other related level 3 qualifications
• On 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.

Course content:

This is a course that covers a variety of business management subjects. It gives a good grounding in practical business knowledge for those seeking a career in management.


The following units will be offered:

• Business Environment
• Managing Financial Resources and Decision
• Organisations and Behaviour
• Marketing Principles
• The Internet and E-Business
• Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business
• Management Accounting: Costing and Budgeting and Managing Human Resources

Course resources:

All students have access to our fully equipped state of the art learning centre. This includes free internet access.

Assessment:

Assessment will be via vocationallyoriented assignments of a practical
nature, carried out either alone or in small groups.

Next step:
Progress onto the HND in Business, which allows more specialisation; this then allows progression to degrees in business subjects.
How to apply:

Complete an application form for interview. You can do this on-line by clicking on the link in the right hand column. Or you can download a PDF of the 2012-2013 Application for Interview Form (Form A) [PDF 312k]. For further details see the How to Apply section.
A Level applicants do not need to apply for specific subjects: your application form is for the A Level programme. We will discuss your subject choices at your interview.

Fees Info

The tuition fee for this course is set by the University. You may be able to apply for a student loan or other funding.