Course Overview
BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business (RQF)
Awarding Institution | Pearson Education Ltd |
Teaching Institution | London School of Commerce & IT (LSCI) |
Programme title | Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business |
Name of the final award | Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business |
Higher Education Qualifications Framework | Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) |
Level
| Level 5 for the HND (the equivalent of completion of the second year of a UK Bachelor Honours Degree course) |
Qualification Code | 603/6838/X |
Duration of study | 2 Years |
Course Fees (Accurate at the time of publication in Jan 2022)
| For HND in Business· £12,000.00 for 2 years including Pearson registration fee |
Aim of the Course
Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications take a student-centred approach to the curriculum. There is a flexible, unit-based structure that focuses on developing the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills the student will need to succeed in employment and higher education. Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are intended to keep doors open for future study if a student wishes to take their education further after completing a Higher National programme. They do this by allowing space for students to develop their higher education study skills, such as the ability to research. The Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals meet these requirements by providing:
HN Global Our HN Global website provides a specially designed range of digital resources to give tutors and students the best possible experience during the BTEC Higher Nationals course. More information is available at www.highernationals.com
Aim of the Course This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current and future employment or for progression to an undergraduate degree. It aims to provide an educational foundation for a range of administrative and management careers in business, specialised studies directly relevant to individual vocations and professions in which students are working or intend to seek employment and enable students to make an immediate contribution in employment The HND will give you a comprehensive overview of business practices and disciplines, providing you with the real, practical skills needed in today’s competitive and fast changing business environment. Successful completion of the HND will open up many career opportunities for you. This practical and intensive programme allows you to gain an internationally recognised business qualification in just 24 months. Validated fully by Pearson, one of the worlds’s leading examining and awarding bodies, this HND qualification is recognised and valued by employers and higher education institutions around the world. |
Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Business
The aims of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Business are:
- to give students the business skills, knowledge and understanding they need to achieve high performance in the international business environment
- to develop students with enquiring minds, who have the abilities and confidence to work across different business functions and to lead, manage, respond to change, and tackle a range of complex business situations
- to provide the core skills required for a range of careers in business, including management, human resources, marketing, entrepreneurship, accounting and finance
- to offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic ambitions
- to develop students’ understanding of the major impact that new digital technologies have on the business environment
- to provide insight into international business operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a global marketplace
- to equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values, and to allow flexible study to meet local and specialist needs.
Entry Requirements
In order to ensure a reasonable expectation of success on the programme, every prospective candidate for admission into the HND in Business programme will apply the following entry criteria:
- For the candidates who have in education recently, we will expect each candidate to provide evidence of one of the following:
- A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Business
- A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as maths and English
- Other related Level 3 qualifications
- An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution
- Related work experience
- An international equivalent of the above.
- For the mature candidates, we will consider applicants’ prior learning when considering their acceptance through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL/APEL).
English Language Requirements
All students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, can demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to the levels identified below, before being recruited to the HND programme:
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
- PTE 51
- IELTS 5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5
- or equivalent.
Course structure
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business
To achieve the HND qualification, students are required to complete sixteen units; eight of them are Mandatory units and seven of them are Specialist units/Optional units.
Optional Units: Specialist Units will be selected by the College Academic Team based on the current market demand and in consultation with the students. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assessment Both formative and summative assessments will be set for all students in this programme by assignments only. The formative assessment for each unit involves a draft assignment and feedback before final submission of the assignment. The unit tutor may ask learners to complete mini assignments as a form of formative assessment. Group work, and mini presentations, questions and answers are also used as formative assessment. The summative assessment for each module comprises a submission of an assignment by each learner. Each unit is internally assessed and graded by tutor/assessors and sampled by internal verifiers (IVs) for Quality Assessment purpose, and then reviewed by a Pearson External Examiner (EE) annually. Results are graded as Pass, Merit and Distinction. Provisional results are published after the IV’s sampling. Final results are published and certificates are claimed after the clearance is received from the EE.
Student support Academic and Pastoral support to all students are provided by: Induction programme for new students to provide information on the course content, its delivery and assessment. The induction also includes providing information on the College policies and procedures.
Advice on Financial matters such as tuition fees: The college explains to every student about the course fees and the opportunity to apply for financial support from Students Loan Company (SLC) if they are eligible to apply.
Further Progression
Progression to university: The Level 5 Higher National Diploma is recognised by Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant business-related courses, for example:
Progression to Employment: After completing a Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate or Diploma, students can also progress directly into employment. The skills offered as part of the Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma can provide graduates with the opportunity to work in many different areas of the business sector such as Accounting and Finance, Business Management, HRM, marketing, Operations Management, and Law.
Further Information For more information about HNDs please refer to the Pearson website: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-higher-nationals.html | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||