School Of Business

EDEXCEL BTEC HIGHER NATIONALS PROGRAMME

Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Diploma (HND) in Business Studies (options in Management and Finance)

Who is it for?

These programmes are designed for learners over 18 who do not have standard entry qualifications for direct entry into University programmes in Business Studies. The qualifications provide a thorough grounding in the key business concepts and practical business skills required by employers. 

What will I study?

Option 1 - The BTEC Higher National Certificate is a 10-unit qualification of which five units are mandatory core units.

Option 2 - The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business is a 16-unit qualification of which eight units are mandatory core units. 

HNC (10 Units)

• Marketing
• Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
• Organisations and Behaviour
• Business Environment
• Research Project
• Business Decision Making
• Managing Professional Development
• Working With and Leading People
• Managing Activities to Achieve Results
• Managing Communications, Knowledge and Information

HND (plus 6 units)

• Business Strategy
• Common Law
• Marketing Planning
• Human Resource Management
• Introduction to the Internet and E-Business
• Project Management

How long is the course?

24-27 months

What is the qualification?

EDEXCEL BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA in BUSINESS STUDIES

What are the entry requirements?

To enrol on this programme students must be 18 years with:

 

• Either 2 years work experience or A level equivalent.
• 5.5 IELTS if not studied in English
• 1 reference

What can I do next?

On successful completion of the HND students will be eligible for entry into final year TOP-Up Bachelor degrees at City-LBC and several other higher education institutions and Universities.

Alternatively those with strong work experience may gain entry to the Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management.