BTEC HND Business

Course Description

Course Structure / Units

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The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business consists of eight units in Year 1, plus a further seven units in Year 2.

Year 1 - Students will study eight units at Level 4, with a value of 15 credits each = 120 credits.

Year 2 - Students will study a further seven units (six units at Level 5 with a value of 15 credits each, plus one unit at 30 credits) = 120 credits.

The total credits available for the BTEC HND Business is 240 Credits.

Entry Requirements

For learners who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

- 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 Requirement

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 after 1st January 2015 (a higher expectation applies for level 6 and level 7). 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.

A centre can adopt its own internal English test. It is for the Centre to satisfy itself that the student’s score is commensurate with IELTS 5.5, but the expectation is not limited to the use of IELTS.

All students seeking admission to NCL (including EU and Overseas) are asked to provide one of the following:

- Recent 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 be met using other English language tests such as Pearson PTE, City & Guilds, Cambridge and ESOL etc.

- Please note, evidence of English language proficiency is not needed for students who have studied in English for the final two years of school (e.g. GCSE).

- Completed a school leaving qualification containing English, which NCL considers to meet the CEFR B2 level in all four skills prior to the proposed date of enrolment.

- The college is permitted to adopt its own internal English language test to judge whether students meet this standard. It is for the College to satisfy itself that the student’s score is commensurate with IELTS 5.5, but the expectation is not limited to the use of IELTS. The college reserves the right, in individual circumstances, to specify an additional language requirement for an applicant.

Career Progression

Students completing their BTEC Higher Nationals in Business will have strong career prospects in various areas of business including Marketing, Operations management, Project Management, Human resource management and General administration on successful completion of the course. You will also develop skills to start your own business or to improve your existing business setup. By completing this course you could also progress to a final year at university.

For further information on the assessment methods and teaching strategies please see course specification.

Assignment Weighting / Assessment:

100% Coursework (15 assignments)

The Course

The course consists of 15 compulsory modules, 8 of which are taught in the first year and 7 in the second year. The course is designed to ensure that students receive a combination of knowledge and skills required to start and manage a business successfully.

Teaching & Support

The course is delivered using several teaching methods such as lectures, seminars, workshops, field trip and guest speaker sessions. Students are expected to attend 6 hours of classes for 2-3 days a week for a minimum of 10 weeks. Students are expected to spend additional time (up to 10 hours a week per module) on self-study to achieve a module.

The course is delivered by a team of highly experienced and qualified lecturers who hold a PhD or are working towards it, have a fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and have diverse industry exposure and expertise. 

Students may also seek support from a member of the dedicated Student Support Team regarding formative feedback, submissions, Turnitin, Moodle/VLE, plagiarism checking, extenuating circumstances and other academic related matters.

Assessment and Feedback

Each module will be assessed by a combination of two or more of the following methods:

- Written report

- Essay

- Class Presentation

- Logbook

- Self-reflection

Students are expected to submit their assignments on the Turnitin website that is embedded into the college’s Moodle platform. The results are generally published 4-6 weeks after a submission deadline. Students can access their grades and feedback from their submission on the college’s Moodle.

Location

All the modules for HND Business are taught at our Ilford campus.

Contextual Admissions for Higher National Diploma Programmes

With the intention of widening participation in Higher Education, Nelson College will be employing contextual admissions to offer access to candidates from the widest possible range of backgrounds. The College recognises that everyone has access to different standards of education and that socio-economic factors can have an impact on achievement rates. Contextual admissions enable the College to consider an applicant’s achievements in the context of an individual’s circumstances with the intention of providing equality of opportunity.

What are the Eligibility Criteria?

The data considered by the College will be included in the application alongside relevant paperwork. Specifically, the College will look at whether any of the following apply:

1. 1. You have a mental or physical disability
2. 2. You have been looked after in care [Care Leaver]
3. 3. You are a Carer for someone
4. 4. You fall into the POLAR 4 Quintile 1 & 2 category –  18 – 19 years old living in an area of disadvantage or with low progression into higher education

Check your Eligibility for Category 4 [POLAR 4 QUINTILE 1 & 2]:

If you are currently living in a postcode assigned to the lowest Quintiles according to the Office for Students (OfS) and are between the ages of 18 and19, [POLAR 4], you may be considered eligible for contextual admissions. You can use the postcode search tool to identify if you fall into Quintile 1 or Quintile 2. In the event that you qualify for contextual admission, please contact our marketing department who will be available to aid you with your application & advise you on the correct documentation to provide.

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